Derivation of reflection and transmission probability formulas

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Homework Statement
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Relevant Equations
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For this,
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The solution is
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I have doubt where they got the reflection probability formula from. Someone may know how to find it. I think that ##R + T = 1##. But I'm not sure where the transmission probability formula comes from either.

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Did you try to do what they actually say in the text?

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Orodruin said:
Did you try to do what they actually say in the text?

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Sir, blessed.

I have a doubt where to start in the proof. Not sure what logic to use.