Mutually Exclusive Events

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What are mutually exclusive events?

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Mutually exclusive events are events that cannot occur at the same time. If one event occurs, the other cannot.

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What is the probability of an event?

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The probability of an event is a measure of the likelihood that the event will occur, calculated as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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How do you calculate the probability of not choosing a specific outcome?

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To find the probability of not choosing a specific outcome, subtract the probability of choosing that outcome from 1.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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If there are 12 red roses, 5 yellow roses, and 3 white roses, what is the total number of roses?

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The total number of roses is 12 + 5 + 3 = 20.

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What is the probability of not choosing a red rose from a vase with 12 red, 5 yellow, and 3 white roses?

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In a bag with 9 green, 5 yellow, and 6 red marbles, what is the probability of selecting a green or red marble?

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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What is the probability of drawing a 5 or a diamond from a standard deck of cards?

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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Are the events of picking a jack and picking a heart mutually exclusive?

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False. A card can be both a jack and a heart.

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What is the probability of drawing a 10 from a standard deck of 52 cards?

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of mutually exclusive events?

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For mutually exclusive events A and B, the probability of A or B occurring is given by: P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B).

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