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College Algebra

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305115545

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter9: Counting And Probability

Section9.2: Probability

Problem 57E: Snake Eyes What ¡s the probability of rolling snake eyes ("double ones") three times in a row?

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