Math Problem Statement

Evaluate Subscript n Baseline Upper C Subscript x Baseline p Superscript x Baseline left parenthesis 1 minus p right parenthesis Superscript n minus x for nequals6​, pequals0.3​, xequals2.

Solution

To evaluate the given binomial probability expression:

nCxpx(1p)nx^nC_x \cdot p^x \cdot (1 - p)^{n - x}

where n=6n = 6, p=0.3p = 0.3, and x=2x = 2, we can break it down step by step.

Step 1: Calculate nCx^nC_x (the binomial coefficient)

The binomial coefficient is given by:

nCx=n!x!(nx)!^nC_x = \frac{n!}{x!(n - x)!}

Substituting n=6n = 6 and x=2x = 2:

6C2=6!2!(62)!=6!2!4!=6×52×1=15^6C_2 = \frac{6!}{2!(6 - 2)!} = \frac{6!}{2!4!} = \frac{6 \times 5}{2 \times 1} = 15

Step 2: Calculate pxp^x

Now we compute pxp^x:

px=(0.3)2=0.09p^x = (0.3)^2 = 0.09

Step 3: Calculate (1p)nx(1 - p)^{n - x}

Now, we calculate (1p)nx(1 - p)^{n - x}:

(1p)nx=(10.3)62=(0.7)4=0.2401(1 - p)^{n - x} = (1 - 0.3)^{6 - 2} = (0.7)^4 = 0.2401

Step 4: Multiply all terms

Now we multiply all the terms together:

150.090.2401=0.32413515 \cdot 0.09 \cdot 0.2401 = 0.324135

Final Answer:

The value of the expression is approximately:

0.3240.324

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Relative Questions:

  1. How do you derive the binomial coefficient in general for any nn and xx?
  2. What is the significance of the pxp^x term in a binomial probability formula?
  3. Why is (1p)nx(1 - p)^{n - x} important in binomial distributions?
  4. How would this change if p=0.5p = 0.5 instead of p=0.3p = 0.3?
  5. What are some practical examples of binomial distributions?

Tip: The binomial coefficient nCx^nC_x represents the number of ways to choose xx successes from nn trials.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Binomial Probability
Combinatorics
Probability Theory

Formulas

Binomial probability formula: nCx * p^x * (1 - p)^(n - x)
Binomial coefficient: nCx = n! / (x!(n - x)!)
Exponentiation: p^x and (1 - p)^(n - x)

Theorems

Binomial Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12