How many bit strings of length 10 contain either five con- secutive Os or five consecutive 1s? How many bit strings of length eight contain either three consecutive Os or four consecutive 1s?

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Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory
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How many bit strings of length 10 contain either five con-
secutive Os or five consecutive 1s?
How many bit strings of length eight contain either three
consecutive 0s or four consecutive 1s?
Transcribed Image Text:How many bit strings of length 10 contain either five con- secutive Os or five consecutive 1s? How many bit strings of length eight contain either three consecutive 0s or four consecutive 1s?
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