Math Problem Statement
You are rolling a standard six-sided die. Are the events below disjoint?
Event 1: Rolling an even number
Event 2: Rolling a multiple of 2
Solution
To determine if two events are disjoint, we need to check whether they can happen at the same time. If they cannot happen simultaneously, they are disjoint. If they can, they are not disjoint.
Definitions:
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Event 1: Rolling an even number
The even numbers on a six-sided die are:
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Event 2: Rolling a multiple of 2
The multiples of 2 on a six-sided die are:
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Analysis:
The outcomes for both events are identical: . This means every time you roll an even number, you are also rolling a multiple of 2. Therefore, these events can happen simultaneously.
Conclusion:
The events are not disjoint, as they share outcomes.
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Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:
- What are disjoint events in probability, and can you give examples?
- How do you calculate the probability of two events occurring simultaneously?
- Are mutually exclusive events and disjoint events the same?
- If you add another event (e.g., rolling a prime number), would it affect disjointness?
- Can two events with identical outcomes ever be disjoint?
Tip: Disjoint events always have an intersection of zero, meaning they share no outcomes!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Disjoint Events
Formulas
Two events are disjoint if P(A ∩ B) = 0
Theorems
Definition of disjoint events in probability
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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