How to Solve Probability Word Problems | P(A and B) | P(A or B) | Binomial Probability

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    In this lesson, we will learn how to solve some basic probability word problems.

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  • @Greenemath
    @Greenemath  4 роки тому +3

    Check out our free website: GreeneMath.com

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  3 роки тому +1

      @@macalandongryan5293 Hi, what does this question have to do with probability word problems? Please check out our video on solving linear systems in two variables. ua-cam.com/video/tFAX__s46dM/v-deo.html
      I think that video will help you out :)

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  3 роки тому +1

      @@macalandongryan5293 Hi, please see other comment. We are not a homework service. You need to set up a system of linear equations.

    • @macalandongryan5293
      @macalandongryan5293 3 роки тому +1

      @@Greenemath that is not homework service :)
      Its just an example on google

    • @macalandongryan5293
      @macalandongryan5293 3 роки тому +1

      @@Greenemath no hate just love:)

    • @macalandongryan5293
      @macalandongryan5293 3 роки тому +1

      and I think its not working in substitution

  • @conradmbugua9098
    @conradmbugua9098 Рік тому +75

    Probability is the bane of my existence

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  Рік тому +4

      It's not that bad, just work some practice and it will get easier.

    • @Mochi_177
      @Mochi_177 3 місяці тому +4

      Math has literally never been a struggle to me but probability pisses me off

  • @ShaesWays
    @ShaesWays 2 роки тому +35

    Thank you so much for this video! I understand the basic probabilities, but as soon are we get to these word problems I was so confused. I am so glad I found this video to help me understand where I was going wrong.

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  2 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your studies :)

  • @abdullahshakeel4745
    @abdullahshakeel4745 3 роки тому +7

    you helped alot in clearing my concep, i am solving similar problems for my assignment

  • @chrislett5093
    @chrislett5093 Рік тому +5

    I hate statistics so much. DImes and Nickles U.S & Canada: P(AorB)=p(A)+p(B) - p(A and B) to me that formula means you always get zero. How can you add A&B and then subtract A&B and get anything but zero? Don't tell me that's not what it means because that's how it is written. It should be Minus - P(A). or -P(B). My brain just can't take it. :( Looks like I'm dropping this course until next year.

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  Рік тому +2

      Just slow down and write the problem down. Then just use the formula step by step and you'll be fine.

    • @ianyu8411
      @ianyu8411 Рік тому

      That's because + and * are different. Simplify things by just everything is 0.25. 0.25 + 0.25 = 0.5. 0.25 * 0.25 = 0.0625. Even if we're talking about probability. 1 + 2 (A + B) = 3, 1 * 2 (A * B) is 2, they are not the same.

    • @kenyakelly1822
      @kenyakelly1822 6 місяців тому +1

      i hate it too I cant wait until this class is over

  • @LauraMBracco
    @LauraMBracco 2 роки тому +5

    In the last problem, how did you get 5 over 3 = 10??? I heard you say, "5 common 3 is 10." What does that mean?? Thanks, great job teaching all of the other problems.

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  2 роки тому +2

      What's the time marker? I'll take a look and explain what's going on.

    • @virgolife4266
      @virgolife4266 Рік тому +7

      I'm very late, but I'll just post this for others who are asking the same question.
      5C3 or 5 choose 3 refers to how many combinations are possible from 5 items, taken 3 at a time.
      Find 5C3 from Al, Betty, Charlie, Delilah, Erin.
      The number of possible ways you could take 3 people from that list (Al, Betty, Charlie, Delilah, Erin) are:
      Al / Betty / Charlie,
      Al / Betty / Delilah,
      Al / Betty / Erin,
      Al / Charlie / Delilah,
      Al / Charlie / Erin,
      Al / Delilah / Erin,
      Betty / Charlie / Delilah,
      Betty / Charlie / Erin,
      Betty / Delilah / Erin,
      Charlie / Delilah / Erin.
      So 5 choose 3 = 10 possible combinations.

    • @annedahan7009
      @annedahan7009 Рік тому

      @@virgolife4266 thank youuuuu 🥹

    • @kenyakelly1822
      @kenyakelly1822 6 місяців тому

      yea that confused me too i did it my way and got the same answer

    • @scftiqzz
      @scftiqzz 4 місяці тому

      may I know what’s your method?

  • @makecoolness692
    @makecoolness692 2 роки тому +3

    i have to do shsat summer school and my math teacher talks way to fast and i barely get any answers down. this helped

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  2 роки тому

      Try making an audio recording, that way when you read your notes you can listen. I used that strategy in graduate school and it helped a lot. Good luck with your sat test.

  • @_aamir4694
    @_aamir4694 3 роки тому +2

    Sir can I ask u something would teach me on any other platform plz

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  3 роки тому +1

      GreeneMath is free of charge

  • @taraardestani3337
    @taraardestani3337 Рік тому

    In the second question, can’t u just divide 11 by 3 to get 33? Or am I wrong?

  • @Idk_97110
    @Idk_97110 4 місяці тому

    How the is the first question 1/4 it should be half beacause 2,4,6 are even numbers in so 3 numbers from 6. So it should be 3/6 or 1/2

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  4 місяці тому

      What's the time maker of your question?

  • @mrmc55
    @mrmc55 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you 😊❤❤

  • @AtotheZ322
    @AtotheZ322 3 роки тому +1

    Perhaps I didn't understand the last problem correctly. If I use binomial coefficients: (1/4)^3 * (3/4)^2. I get 8.78x10^-3, which is slightly off from the answer. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  3 роки тому

      Hi Andrea,
      Did you figure this out on your own or do you still need help with the problem? Let me know.

    • @bitzaroco7720
      @bitzaroco7720 Рік тому

      ​@@Greenemath😊

    • @syedmuhammadmehdi7137
      @syedmuhammadmehdi7137 Рік тому

      ​@Greenemath hey I'm still confused about the Last problem

  • @annebelleez
    @annebelleez 2 місяці тому

    wait for the first or question why do you need to subtract

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  2 місяці тому

      What's the time marker of your question?

  • @peacebestill662
    @peacebestill662 3 роки тому +1

    Wow.... I actually get it! 😀

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  3 роки тому

      I'm glad to hear that! 😎

  • @portiaasaglo6061
    @portiaasaglo6061 2 роки тому +1

    Mr greene I was completely confused and I didn’t get you solved. Thanks

  • @laeltam2640
    @laeltam2640 Рік тому +1

    Helpful

  • @nirachasrihong
    @nirachasrihong Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @vividchilling2492
    @vividchilling2492 Рік тому +1

    11:37 why did you add 6/13?

    • @vividchilling2492
      @vividchilling2492 Рік тому

      11:20

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  Рік тому

      Do you mean subtract 6/13? Just follow the formula listed on the screen. You need to subtract away P(A and B).

    • @vividchilling2492
      @vividchilling2492 Рік тому +1

      @@Greenemath it kind of over laps right? you put 6/13 because you only want to include the specific two outcomes only right? also thanks for these videos !

    • @vividchilling2492
      @vividchilling2492 Рік тому +1

      @@Greenemath I had looked at another video, so am kind of just piecing everything together a bit

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  Рік тому +1

      @vividchilling2492 All of these problems have a very specific formula to use. Whether you are using this video tutorial or another, use the formula provided and follow it step-by-step to get the correct answer.

  • @kingofnothing7
    @kingofnothing7 4 місяці тому +1

    8:11

  • @Mappleleaf1377
    @Mappleleaf1377 2 роки тому +1

    Ty! This helped a lot

  • @vividchilling2492
    @vividchilling2492 Рік тому +1

    13:13, 8/13 ? how?? why not 26!?

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  Рік тому

      How are you getting 26! What are your steps?

    • @vividchilling2492
      @vividchilling2492 Рік тому +1

      Oh! @Greenemath I had wrote it different... I wrote out the 7+7 steps down and it confused me

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  Рік тому +1

      @vividchilling2492 Just follow the steps given in the tutorial and you'll get the correct answer.

    • @kenyakelly1822
      @kenyakelly1822 6 місяців тому

      i think you dont add denominators only multiply

  • @isabellamarie2492
    @isabellamarie2492 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much!

  • @jaineilsart1528
    @jaineilsart1528 2 роки тому +1

    Whats the chance that someone will watch this video after seeing the thumbnail? :-).. I mean probability...

    • @Greenemath
      @Greenemath  2 роки тому

      It's all based on search for math videos. I guess a thumbnail has some impact, but not like with normal UA-cam videos that people watch for entertainment.

  • @nguyenphunggiahungschannel4413
    @nguyenphunggiahungschannel4413 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video! I understand the basic probabilities but as soon are we get to these word problems I was so confused. I am so glad I found this video to help me understand where I was going wrong.

  • @noahpetty234
    @noahpetty234 Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @user-yz5ck9gy3r
    @user-yz5ck9gy3r 2 роки тому +1

    thank you