Probability

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What is the definition of a union of two sets?

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The union of two sets A and B, denoted as A ∪ B, is the set of elements that are in A, in B, or in both.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

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If A = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9} and B = {2, 3, 5, 7}, what is A ∪ B?

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A ∪ B = {1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9}

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

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What is the definition of probability?

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Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is the probability of an event that is certain to happen?

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The probability of an event that is certain to happen is 1.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is the probability of an event that is impossible?

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The probability of an event that is impossible is 0.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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How do you calculate the probability of a single event?

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The probability of a single event is calculated as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the probability of spinning green if there are 4 equal sections: red, blue, green, yellow?

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The probability of spinning green is 1/4.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the intersection of two sets?

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The intersection of two sets A and B, denoted as A ∩ B, is the set of elements that are common to both A and B.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

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If A = {red, blue, yellow} and B = {Red, yellow, green}, what is A ∩ B?

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A ∩ B = {yellow}.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

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What is the formula for the probability of independent events?

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For independent events A and B, the probability of both A and B occurring is P(A) * P(B).

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4