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You can really use the Addition Rule for Combined Events to solve problems that happen in real life! It’s fun to see how this math idea appears in our daily activities.

What is the Addition Rule?

Let’s understand the Addition Rule for Combined Events.

This rule helps us figure out the chance of either one event or another happening.

If two events, let’s call them A and B, cannot happen at the same time (we say they’re mutually exclusive), then the chance of either one occurring is like this:

$$P(A \text{ or } B) = P(A) + P(B)$$

But if they can happen at the same time, we change it to:

$$P(A \text{ or } B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \text{ and } B)$$

Real-Life Examples

Now, let’s think of some easy examples where we can use this rule:

1. Weather Predictions: Imagine you want to go out over the weekend, but you want to know the chance of it either raining or snowing. If the chance of rain is 30% ($P(R) = 0.3$) and snow is 20% ($P(S) = 0.2$), and they can’t happen at the same time, you’d use the first formula: $P(R \text{ or } S) = P(R) + P(S) = 0.3 + 0.2 = 0.5$ So, there’s a 50% chance it will rain or snow!

2. Game Outcomes: Think about a game where you can either roll a 1 or roll a 6 on a die. The chance of rolling a 1 is $\frac{1}{6}$, and the chance of rolling a 6 is also $\frac{1}{6}$. Since you can’t roll a 1 and a 6 at the same time, you can use the Addition Rule: $P(1 \text{ or } 6) = P(1) + P(6) = \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{6} = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$

Conclusion

Using the Addition Rule makes it easier to make decisions in our daily lives. Whether you’re planning fun things to do or making smart choices, it’s helpful to have these math tools ready. So, next time you’re faced with different choices, remember that math can help you figure things out!

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