SOLUTION: the probability of guessing the right answer is x by 2 and the probability of guessing the wrong answer is 2 by 3. find the value of x

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Question 852540: the probability of guessing the right answer is x by 2 and the probability of guessing the wrong answer is 2 by 3. find the value of x
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the probability of guessing the right answer is x by 2 and the probability of guessing the wrong answer is 2 by 3. find the value of x
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Equation:
x/2 = 1-(2/3)
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x/2 = 1/3
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x = 2/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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