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What is a sample space in probability?

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The sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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How do you calculate the total number of outcomes when combining two independent events?

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Multiply the number of outcomes of each event. For example, tossing a coin (2 outcomes) and rolling a die (6 outcomes) results in 2 x 6 = 12 outcomes.

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What is the probability of an event?

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The probability of an event is 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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If a word has repeated letters, how do you calculate the probability of selecting a specific letter?

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Count the total letters and the occurrences of the specific letter. The probability is the occurrences divided by the total letters.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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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 do you find the probability of selecting a specific type of person from a group?

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Divide the number of people of that type by the total number of people in the group.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of an event A?

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P(A) = Number of favorable outcomes for A / Total number of outcomes.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the probability of choosing a letter other than 'A' from the word 'ALGEBRA'?

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The probability is 5/7.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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How many outcomes are there when rolling a die and tossing a coin?

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There are 12 outcomes.

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What is the sample space for the combinations of sandwiches and drinks?

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The sample space is {TW, TM, CW, CM, PW, PM}.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B