SOLUTION: Here is the second one I need help with. The probability that San Francisco plays in the next super bowl is nine times the probability that they do not play in the next super bo

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Question 105259This question is from textbook university of Phoenix Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
: Here is the second one I need help with.
The probability that San Francisco plays in the next super bowl is nine times the probability that they do not play in the next super bowl. The probability that san francisco plays in the next super bowl plus the probability that they do not play is 1. What is the probability that san francisco plays in the next super bowl?
I'm totally stuck on this one, any help would be fantastic!! Thanks in advance! This question is from textbook university of Phoenix Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=probability they will play, 1-x=probability they wont.
9x=1-x
10x=1
x=1/10
Ed