Math Problem Statement
Tossing a coin until a head appear. Find the sample space,random variance and the probability
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability Theory
Geometric Distribution
Random Variables
Formulas
Probability Mass Function: P(X = n) = (1/2)^n
Expected Value: E[X] = 1/p = 2
Variance: Var(X) = (1 - p) / p^2 = 2
Theorems
Geometric Distribution Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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