Math Problem Statement
You flip a coin two times and roll a six sided die find the probability of getting two heads and rolling a 2
Solution
To solve this probability problem, let's break it down step by step:
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Coin flips:
- When you flip a fair coin, the probability of getting heads on any single flip is .
- Since the coin is flipped twice, and we want two heads, the probability of this is:
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Die roll:
- A standard six-sided die has six faces (1 through 6). The probability of rolling a 2 is:
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Combined probability:
- Since the events are independent (the coin flips don't affect the die roll), we multiply the individual probabilities:
Thus, the probability of getting two heads and rolling a 2 is .
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Here are 5 related questions:
- What is the probability of getting one head and rolling a 4?
- If you flip the coin three times, what is the probability of getting three heads?
- What is the probability of getting two tails and rolling a 1?
- If the die is rolled twice, what is the probability of getting two heads and rolling two 2's?
- How does the probability change if you flip a biased coin?
Tip: When events are independent, multiply the probabilities of each event to find the overall probability.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Independent Events
Formulas
P(two heads) = (1/2) * (1/2) = 1/4
P(rolling a 2) = 1/6
P(two heads and rolling a 2) = (1/4) * (1/6) = 1/24
Theorems
Multiplication Rule for Independent Events
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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