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What is the probability of the event {X = 1}? 2. Write the event {X = 2} in terms of the events {D1 = i} and {D2 = j} for i, j = 1, 2, 3. 3. Deduce the probability that X = 2.

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Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

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You roll a fair three-sided die repeatedly until the sum of all numbers rolled is greater or equal
to 4. Let Di be the random result of the throw i. Let X be the number of times you roll the die.
1. What is the probability of the event {X = 1}?
2. Write the event {X = 2} in terms of the events {D1 = i} and {D2 = j} for i, j = 1, 2, 3.
3. Deduce the probability that X = 2.
4. What is the probability that X is 4?

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