Question

fill in each blank so that the resulting statements are true. if it is impossible for events a and b to occur simultaneously, the events are said to be __. for such events, p(a or b)=__ if it is impossible for events a and b to occur simultaneously, the events are said to be for such events, p(a or b)=

Explanation:

When two events cannot happen at the same time, they are mutually - exclusive. The probability of the union of mutually - exclusive events A and B is the sum of their individual probabilities.

Answer:

mutually exclusive; P(A)+P(B)