SOLUTION: Given a discrete probability distribution, how do I find P(x = 7 or x = 9)? I don't know how to handle the "OR". Thanks!

SOLUTION: Given a discrete probability distribution, how do I find P(x = 7 or x = 9)? I don't know how to handle the "OR". Thanks!

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Question 743003: Given a discrete probability distribution, how do I find P(x = 7 or x = 9)? I don't know how to handle the "OR". Thanks!
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given a discrete probability distribution, how do I find P(x = 7 or x = 9)? I don't know how to handle the "OR". Thanks!
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"OR" requires that you add the P(x=7) to P(x=9).
Cheers,
Stan H.
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