A spin-1/2 particle in state |ψ⟩ has a 1/3 chance of spin-up along z (yields ħ/2) and a 5/6 chance of spin-up along x (yields ħ/2). Find state |ψ⟩, demonstrating all reasoning and calculations (can use software like mathematica to solve, but need to show and explain).

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A spin-1/2 particle in state |ψ⟩ has a 1/3 chance of spin-up along z (yields ħ/2) and a 5/6 chance of spin-up along x (yields ħ/2). Find state |ψ⟩, demonstrating all reasoning and calculations (can use software like mathematica to solve, but need to show and explain).

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