Math Problem Statement
Coin A is flipped 3 times and coin B is flipped 5 times. What is the probability that the number of heads obtained from flipping the two coins is the same?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Binomial Distribution
Combinatorics
Formulas
Binomial probability formula: P(X = k) = (n choose k) * (p^k) * (1-p)^(n-k)
Combination formula: C(n, k) = n! / [k!(n-k)!]
Theorems
Binomial Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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