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The expected number of times is 4.
Step-by-step explanation:
Looking at the question, we see that this follows a geometric distribution because it is asking for the expected number of trials hat will bring about the FIRST SUCCESS. The probability of success is
Since it is a geometric distribution, we know that the expected value of a random variable X, E(X) that follows a geometric distribution is given as:
E(X) = 1/p where p is the probability of success.
Therefore, the expected number of times will be
E(X) = 1/(1/p) = 1/(1/4) = 4.
Hence, the expected number of times is 4.
The fact that the coefficients are pairwise identical (except for sign) tells you that x^2 -1 is a factor (and x-5 is the other factor). Of course, you recognize x^2-1 as a special form (the difference of squares) that is factored as (x +1)(x -1).
The zeros are x = -1, +1, +5.
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A graphing calculator confirms this.
The zeros are x = -1, +1, +5.
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A graphing calculator confirms this.