What is the probability of choosing two of the same animal?

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There are 2 lizards and 5 snakes. Two animals are chosen at random without replacement.
 
The tree diagram shows the possible outcomes.
 
 
 
What is the probability of choosing two of the same animal?
Note: enter your answer in the form "5/7"

 

Answer:
First animal
~|N
7
IN
lizard
snake
Second animal
lizard
snake
lizard
snake
Transcribed Image Text:First animal ~|N 7 IN lizard snake Second animal lizard snake lizard snake
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