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    Roulette Problem: Solving Z Distribution & Win/Loss Probabilities

    Aha that's true for b), didnt see that...as for losing 1000, he has to lose 10 times in a row before quitting, how likely is losing 10 times in a row?
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    Roulette Problem: Solving Z Distribution & Win/Loss Probabilities

    The player pays 100 for a single spin and if he wins makes 200 back, so a 100 dollar profit, but each spin costs 100. and this is for any number besides zero so he has 1/37 gone already for the zero and another 1/37 probability for any other number.
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    Roulette Problem: Solving Z Distribution & Win/Loss Probabilities

    Hey guys long time since I've posted on here, got this random question a friend of mine and myself were wondering over. 1. Homework Statement A player bets 100 dollars continuously on any number besides 0 (european roulette so 1/37 chance to win). He plays until he wins once and stops playing...
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    How Do You Solve the Differential Equation 2y'-xy=1?

    hhmmm funny how this is not mentioned in my book, i'll give it a try. thanks :)
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    How Do You Solve the Differential Equation 2y'-xy=1?

    hi guys. i seem to have a problem with this: 2y'-xy=1 ive tried many times to separate the two variables to each their respective sides but i always end up with a fraction of either y or x along with the other variable (like 2ydy=xdx+ (1/y)dx or (2y^2dy)/dx=yx+1). my books don't give any...
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    Finding end temperature of mixed substances

    thanks dudes for the help, i just messed up with placing the T in the equation so i got it solved properly now
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    Finding end temperature of mixed substances

    hi I am having a bit of a problem with this anybody care to help me out? a calorimeter contains 0.761kg of water. both calorimeter and water have the temperature 4 degrees celsius. 0.054kg of liquid glycerol at 26 degrees celsius is then poured into the calorimeter. find the end temperature...