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Question 344213: the probability that Miami plays in the next Super Bowl is nine times the probability that they do not play in the next Super bowl. The probability that Miami plays in the next Super Bowl plus the probability that they do not play is 1. What is the probability that Miami plays in the next Super Bowl?
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the probability that Miami plays in the next Super Bowl is nine times the probability that they do not play in the next Super bowl. The probability that Miami plays in the next Super Bowl plus the probability that they do not play is 1. What is the probability that Miami plays in the next Super Bowl?
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Let "x" be the prob Miami does not play in the next Super Bowl
The "9x" is the probl Miami does play in the next Super Bowl.
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Equation:
Ans: 9x+x = 1
10x = 1
x = 1/10
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Prob Miami plays in the next Super Bowl = 9x = 9/10
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