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Jacob rolls two fair number cubes. Find the probability that the sum of
the numbers he rolls is 8.
A Use the table to find the sample space for
1 2.
rolling a particular sum on two number cubes.
Each cell is the sum of the first number in that
1
row and column.
2
3
B
How many possible outcomes are in the
sample space?
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Circle the outcomes that give the sum of 8.
D How many ways are there to roll
a sum of 8?
What is the probability of rolling a sum of 8?.
TRY THIS!
Find the probability of each event.
1a. Rolling a sum less than 5.
1b. Rolling a sum of 7 or a sum of 9.
REFLECT
1c. Give an example of an event that is more likely than rolling a sum of 8.
1d. Give an example of an event that is less likely than rolling a sum of 8.