Question

fill in each blank so that the resulting statements are true. if it is impossible for events a and b to occur simultaneously, the events are said to be ____. for such events, p(a or b) = ____. if it is impossible for events a and b to occur simultaneously, the events are said to be for such events, p(a or b) =

Explanation:

When two events cannot happen at the same time, they are called mutually - exclusive events. The formula for the probability of either of two mutually - exclusive events occurring is the sum of their individual probabilities.

Answer:

If it is impossible for events \(A\) and \(B\) to occur simultaneously, the events are said to be mutually exclusive. For such events, \(P(A\ or\ B)=P(A)+P(B)\).