Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Given



Required
The probability of selecting 2 same colors when the first is not replaced
The total number of ball is:


This is calculated as:

So, we have:

<em>Note that: 1 is subtracted because it is a probability without replacement</em>






Answer:
x = 3(6 + y)/2
Step-by-step explanation:
Solving for x
Add 3y to both sides.
2x = 18 + 3y
Divide both sides by 2.
x = 18 + 3y/2
Factor out the common term 3.
x = 3(6 + y)/2
The answer is negative 21
Can’t see your answer choices but the absolute value of -3 is 3 so I would say 3 is your answer