Math Problem Statement
Suppose two dice (one red, one green) are rolled. Consider the following events. A: the red die shows 6; B: the numbers add to 9; C: at least one of the numbers is 6; and D: the numbers do not add to 9. Express the given event in symbolic form. HINT [See Example 5.] The red die shows 6 and the numbers add to 9. How many elements does it contain?
Solution
To express the event "The red die shows 6 and the numbers add to 9" in symbolic form, we can combine the given events and with the logical "and" operation, which is denoted by . So we have:
This event represents the situation where both the red die shows a 6, and the sum of the numbers on both dice is 9.
Finding the Number of Elements in
For to occur:
- The red die (showing 6) restricts the red die’s outcome to 6.
- The sum must be 9, so the green die must show 3 (since ).
Therefore, the only outcome satisfying is:
- Red die shows 6, and green die shows 3.
Since there is only one possible outcome for this event, contains exactly 1 element.
Would you like more details or have any questions about this solution?
Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:
- How would you express "The red die shows 6 or the numbers add to 9" in symbolic form?
- What would be the symbolic form for the event "At least one of the dice shows 6 and the numbers do not add to 9"?
- How many outcomes are there for the event where both dice show the same number?
- If we want the sum of the dice to be even, what are the possible outcomes?
- What is the probability of getting a sum of 9 when rolling two dice?
Tip: When analyzing events with multiple conditions, identify which values satisfy each condition individually before combining them.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Set Theory
Combinatorics
Formulas
Intersection of events: A ∩ B
Theorems
Basic Probability of Compound Events
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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