For the experiment described below, let x determine a random variable, and use your knowledge of probability to prepare a probability distribution. Five coins are tossed and the number of heads is noted. A probability distribution for the given experiment is as follows. 1 2 4 5 5 1 32 32 X P(x) 0 32 32 16 3 16 C

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For the experiment described below, let x determine a random variable, and use your knowledge of probability to prepare a probability distribution.
Five coins are tossed and the number of heads is noted.
A probability distribution for the given experiment is as follows.
1
2
4
5
5
1
32
32
X
P(x)
0
32
32
16
3
16
C
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