Proving Independence: Probability Theory of A and B in a Simple Proof"

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If A and B are independent, prove that \bar A, \bar B are independent.

Could someone help me start this. It's due tomorrow. I managed to prove that \bar A [/tex] is independent with B and that \bar B is independent with A, but I can&#039;t get the last one (the question I put above). Just a little nudge would be good. I&#039;ve been going in circles trying stuff, from De Morgans law, to every identity I can think of.<br /> <br /> Thanks
 
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What are you using as the definition that A and B are independent?
 
jing said:
What are you using as the definition that A and B are independent?
For A and B being independent,
P[AB]=P[A]P
 
The professor posted the solution. Later :)
 
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