Math Problem Statement
Solution
The image you provided shows a probability problem where you are calculating the probability of sums from rolling two dice.
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Part 1 (a) asks for the probability of getting a sum of 2 when two dice are rolled. The probability given is .
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Part 2 (b) asks for the probability of getting a sum of 6 or a sum of 3. You need to calculate .
Solution Steps:
For (b) A sum of 6 or 3:
When rolling two dice, there are a total of possible outcomes (since each die has 6 faces).
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Sum of 6: The outcomes that result in a sum of 6 are:
- (1, 5), (2, 4), (3, 3), (4, 2), (5, 1) — Total: 5 outcomes.
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Sum of 3: The outcomes that result in a sum of 3 are:
- (1, 2), (2, 1) — Total: 2 outcomes.
Thus, the total number of favorable outcomes is .
Probability:
The probability of getting a sum of 6 or 3 is the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes:
Would you like more details on this calculation or on the concepts of probability?
Here are 5 follow-up questions to expand on this topic:
- How do you calculate the probability of mutually exclusive events like rolling a sum of 6 or 3?
- What would the probability be if you wanted a sum of 5 or 7?
- How does the total number of possible outcomes change if we add more dice?
- How does the probability change if only one die is rolled, and you need specific outcomes?
- How can you apply this concept of probabilities to card games or other random experiments?
Tip:
When calculating probabilities involving multiple outcomes, remember to check if the events are mutually exclusive or independent, as it affects how you sum the probabilities.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Combinatorics
Formulas
P(event) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total possible outcomes
Theorems
Basic Probability Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-10