explain the difference between independent and dependent events AND how I can tell the difference in a word problem.

What is negative 3/9 times negative 2/8 ?

What is the greatest number of parts of a circle that can be formed by cutting the circle with 7 straight cuts? (note: the parts do not have to be equal in size)

What is the next step in the given proof? choose the most logical approach. a. statement: m 1 + m 2 + 2(m 3) = 180° reason: angle addition b. statement: m 1 + m 3 = m 2 + m 3 reason: transitive property of equality c. statement: m 1 = m 2 reason: subtraction property of equality d. statement: m 1 + m 2 = m 2 + m 3 reason: substitution property of equality e. statement: 2(m 1) = m 2 + m 3 reason: substitution property of equality