tree diagrams and counting principle

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What is the Fundamental Counting Principle?

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The Fundamental Counting Principle states that if there are 'm' ways to do one thing and 'n' ways to do another, then there are m × n ways to perform both actions.

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How do you apply the Fundamental Counting Principle?

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You multiply the number of options in each category to find the total number of outcomes.

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What is a tree diagram?

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A tree diagram is a visual representation that shows all possible outcomes of an event using branches.

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

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If you have 4 ice cream flavors, 3 scoop options, 4 toppings, and 2 cone types, how many total combinations can you create?

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96 combinations (4 × 3 × 4 × 2 = 96).

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What is the sample space for flipping two coins?

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The sample space is {HH, HT, TH, TT}.

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How many outcomes are there if you choose 3 activities from 3 options?

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There are 27 outcomes (3 × 3 × 3 = 27).

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What is the sample space for rolling a die?

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The sample space is {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}.

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If you have 2 shirts and 3 pants, how many outfits can you create?

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You can create 6 outfits (2 × 3 = 6).

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What is the total number of outcomes when choosing 2 toppings from 4 options?

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There are 16 outcomes (2^4 = 16).

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What does it mean to find the total outcomes using a tree diagram?

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It means to visually map out all possible combinations of choices to see all outcomes.

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.8B