Problem 29 of 7
Find the joint probability if events are independent: P(A)=2x and P(B)=1/2.
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multiply probabilities.
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Only multiply directly because independence is given.
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1. Use independence formula P(A and B)=P(A)P(B).
2. Substitute the two probabilities.
3. Multiply and simplify.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Adding probabilities.