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Big Ideas Math: Modeling Real Life, Grade 7

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3. Compound Events

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Exercise 18 Page 305

Use the Fundamental Counting Principle.

36

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We want to find the number of possible three-course meals we can make. First, there are 3 possible appetizers to choose from. Additionally, there are 4 options for the entrée and 3 options for the dessert. To find the total number of options that we can choose from, we can use the Fundamental Counting Principle. ccccc Number of & & Number of & & Number of Appetizers& & Entrées & & Desserts 3 & * & 4 & * & 3 This means that the number of possible three-course meals is the product of these three values. 3 * 4 * 3=36

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Self-Assessment for Concept & Skills p.302

Self-Assessment for Problem Solving p.303

Review & Refresh p.304

Concept, Skills, & Problem Solving p.304-306