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If you toss two coins simultaneously, what is the probability of getting exactly one head? Write your answer in the simplest form of fraction.(1 point)
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Answer 1

To find the probability of getting exactly one head when tossing two coins, we first list all the possible outcomes. The outcomes when tossing two coins are:

1. Heads (H), Heads (H) — HH
2. Heads (H), Tails (T) — HT
3. Tails (T), Heads (H) — TH
4. Tails (T), Tails (T) — TT

The possible outcomes are: HH, HT, TH, TT.

Now, we identify the outcomes that result in exactly one head:

- HT
- TH

There are 2 favorable outcomes (HT and TH) out of a total of 4 possible outcomes.

To find the probability, we use the formula:

\[
\text{Probability} = \frac{\text{Number of Favorable Outcomes}}{\text{Total Number of Possible Outcomes}} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}
\]

Thus, the probability of getting exactly one head is:

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