Need help understanding this problem

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In summary, "Need help understanding this problem" means seeking assistance in comprehending a particular issue. To better understand a problem, one can break it down, gather information, seek guidance, and actively think and reflect. It is important to understand a problem in order to find an effective solution. If one is struggling to understand a problem, they can seek outside perspectives, break it down, or try different problem-solving techniques. Improving problem-solving skills takes practice and patience, and can involve seeking challenging problems, breaking them down, and reflecting on the process.
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Under "unsolved problems in combinatorics" is this problem:

Finding a formula for the probability that two elements chosen at random generate the symmetric group Sn

Can someone explain that to me? Elements of what?
 
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The elements are permutations of n objects. The problem is, given two randomly chosen of these permutations (there are n! of them), what is the probability that they generate the full symmetric group Sn.
 

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