2. Distributive Property
4 is distributed and multiplied inside the parenthesis to x and -5.
4. Subtraction Property of Equality
x is subtracted from both sides of the equation.
4x - x - 22 = x - x + 3
3x - 22 = 3
5. Subtraction Property of Equality
22 is added to both sides of the equation.
3x - 22 + 22 = 3 + 22
3x = 25
6. Division Property of Equality
3 is divided from both sides of the equation.
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Bb = brown hair phenotype
bb = black hair phenotype
we see that B = brown hair is the dominant gene while b = black hair is the recessive gene
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ll = short hair, this is a lowercase L
Ll = long hair
In this case, l = short hair is the recessive gene while L = long hair is the dominant gene.
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Check out the diagram below to see the dihybrid crosses for each of the hair color and hair length genotypes. From there, I show all of the genotypes possible for any offspring. Those genotypes are
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If we are talking about 1 offspring, then it is not possible for him/her to have both "long black hair AND short brown hair" as the instructions state. So let's consider two offspring instead.
The probability of having long black hair is 4/16 = 1/4 as there are 4 cases of Llbb out of 16 cases total. Similarly, the probability of getting llBb is 4/16 = 1/4 as well, for pretty much the same reasons.
The probability of having both events occur is (1/4)*(1/4) = 1/16
The multiplication of probabilities is valid because the two events are independent.
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<h3>Final Answer: A) 1/16</h3>