stion asks for \"both counters are blue\"?","back":"Because the outcome requires the first counter is blue and the second counter is blue.","points":1},{"id":"2d192702-5d0a-4d34-b6d5-dd5e05316b4b","cardType":"basic","front":"In \"with replacement\" problems, how does the total number of counters change for the second pick?","back":"It stays the same (the counter is put back).","points":1},{"id":"4ae37d94-17b2-44c7-9253-7b9af78a9ac9","cardType":"basic","front":"If a bag has $x$ counters and one is taken without replacement, what is the new total for the second pick?","back":"$$x - 1$","points":1},{"id":"f0c188ab-b9c7-41f1-a531-4d1ecb2927b7","cardType":"basic","front":"A bag has 3 red and $x$ blue counters. What is the probability that the first pick is blue?","back":"$$\\frac{x}{x+3}$","points":1},{"id":"c317b769-cfec-4dab-9df6-713255556e27","cardType":"basic","front":"A bag has 3 red and $x$ blue counters. If the first pick was blue and not replaced, what is the probability the second pick is blue?","back":"$$\\frac{x-1}{x+2}$","points":2},{"id":"d4ced2e9-879f-44ee-83ba-8ad9d74da59d","cardType":"basic","front":"If the ratio of red to blue counters is $3:1$, how should you represent the counts algebraically using a multiplier $k$?","back":"

Red: $3k$
Blue: $k$

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Probability Equation Questions Flashcards

Probability Equation Questions Flashcards

Probability Equation Questions Flashcards

Probability Equation Questions Flashcards