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Two dice are rolled. Find the probability of each event. (a)...

Key Concepts

Addition Rule in Probability

The addition rule is used to determine the probability that at least one of multiple events occurs. When events are mutually exclusive, the probability is the sum of the individual probabilities. In cases where events are not mutually exclusive, the rule requires subtracting the probability of their intersection to adjust for double counting.

Counting Techniques

Counting techniques involve systematic methods for determining the total number of possible outcomes and the number of favorable outcomes for an event. This may include methods like listing outcomes, using multiplication principles, or applying combinatorial formulas, ensuring that probability calculations are based on accurate counts.

Events and Event Operations

An event is a specific set of outcomes in the sample space that satisfies a particular condition. In probability, events can be combined using operations such as unions (representing 'or' events), intersections (representing 'and' events), and complements. Understanding these operations is crucial for accurately determining probabilities for compound events.

Probability

Probability is the measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, defined as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of outcomes in the sample space. It provides a quantitative description of the chance of particular outcomes when the experiment is repeated.

Sample Space

The sample space is the complete set of all possible outcomes of an experiment. For example, when two dice are rolled, the sample space consists of all ordered pairs of numbers that each die can show, resulting in a fixed total number of outcomes.

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