How Did They Derive the Expression for P(Exactly One Match)?

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The discussion centers on deriving the expression for P(exactly one match) in a probability scenario involving colored balls. The user proposes a straightforward method by defining events A, B, and C for matching colors red, blue, and white, respectively. They conclude that P(exactly one match) equals P(A) + P(B) + P(C), resulting in a probability of 1/2. This method is confirmed as valid by other participants in the discussion.

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Hi guys, really simple question but...

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I'm not quite sure on how they ended up with the expression for P(exactly one match). I would have done it in a more straight forward way, simply define A: matching the colour red in the red box only. B: matching the colour blue in the blue box only and C: matching the colour white in the white box only.

So P(exactly one match) = P(A)+P(B)+P(C) = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}

How exactly did they get their expression?

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Usagi said:
So P(exactly one match) = P(A)+P(B)+P(C) = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}
Yes, this also works.

Usagi said:
How exactly did they get their expression?
See https://driven2services.com/staging/mh/index.php?threads/788/.
 

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