College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 783: 7

Answer

If it is impossible for events A and B to occur simultaneously, the events are said to be mutually exclusive. For such events, P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B)

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If it is impossible for events A and B to occur simultaneously, the events are said to be mutually exclusive. For such events, P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B)
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