Addition Rule, Mutually Exclusive

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What is the Addition Rule in probability?

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The Addition Rule states that the probability of the occurrence of at least one of two mutually exclusive events is the sum of their individual probabilities.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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Define 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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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

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When rolling a single die, are rolling an even number and rolling a ‘5’ mutually exclusive?

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True

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

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What is the probability of rolling an odd number or a 4 on a single die?

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2/3

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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When picking a card from a deck, are picking an ace and picking a ‘3’ mutually exclusive?

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True

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

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What is the probability of rolling an even number or a multiple of 3 on a single die?

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2/3

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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How do you determine P(diamond or face card) in a deck of cards?

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P(diamond or face card) = P(diamond) + P(face card) - P(diamond and face card) = 13/52 + 12/52 - 3/52.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 3 on a single die?

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The probability is 1/2 (numbers 4, 5, 6).

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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If two events A and B are mutually exclusive, what is P(A and B)?

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P(A and B) = 0.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

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What is the probability of rolling a 2 or a 3 on a single die?

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The probability is 1/3.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7