The probability that a student passes Math is 2/3, and the probability that he passes English is 4/9. If the probability of passing at least one course is 4/5, what is the probability that he will pass both courses?

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Chapter6: Ratio, Proportion, And Probability
Section6.7: Probability And Odds
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The probability that a student passes Math is 2/3, and the probability that he passes English is 4/9. If the probability of passing at least one course is 4/5, what is the probability that he will pass both courses?

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