SOLUTION: Construct the discrete probability distribution for the random variable described. Express the probabilities as simplified fractions. The number of heads in 5 tosses of a coin.

SOLUTION: Construct the discrete probability distribution for the random variable described. Express the probabilities as simplified fractions. The number of heads in 5 tosses of a coin.

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Question 1177004: Construct the discrete probability distribution for the random variable described. Express the probabilities as simplified fractions.
The number of heads in 5 tosses of a coin.
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p(0)=1/32
p(1)=5/32
p(2)=10/32 or 5/16
p(3)=10/32 or 5/16
p(4)=5/32
p(5)=1/32
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