Determine whether the events are independent. When a coin is tossed three times, eight equally likel outcomes are possible. HHH HHTHTH HTT THH THT TTH TTT Let A = event the first two tosses are the same B = event the last two tosses are the same. Are A and B independent events? O No Yes

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Determine whether the events are independent.
When a coin is tossed three times, eight equally likely
outcomes are possible.
HHH HHTHTH HTT
THH THT TTH TTT
Let
A = event the first two tosses are the same
B = event the last two tosses are the same.
Are A and B independent events?
O No
● Yes
Transcribed Image Text:Determine whether the events are independent. When a coin is tossed three times, eight equally likely outcomes are possible. HHH HHTHTH HTT THH THT TTH TTT Let A = event the first two tosses are the same B = event the last two tosses are the same. Are A and B independent events? O No ● Yes
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