SOLUTION: Given the following set of numbers: {-1, 1 , 2, 3} One number is to be chosen at random and labeled x. Then the second number is to be chosen and labeled y. If repetition of the

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Question 38643: Given the following set of numbers: {-1, 1 , 2, 3}
One number is to be chosen at random and labeled x.
Then the second number is to be chosen and labeled y.
If repetition of the digits is not allowed, what is the probability that when plotted in rectangular coordinates, the point (x,y) will be in the first quadrant?

Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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The amount of times that the x-values are positive are: nine
The amount of times the possible outcomes are: twelve
9%2F12+=+3%2F4
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