When Two Dice Are Tossed, Find the Odds Against Getting

question 44

Short Answer

When two dice are tossed, find the odds against getting a sum of 2.

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Definitions:

Rolling a Pair

The action of throwing two dice simultaneously in games of chance.

Addition Rule

The addition rule is a fundamental principle in probability that determines the probability of the union of two events happening, considering both their individual probabilities and their intersection.

Lightning

A natural, high-voltage electrical discharge occurring within a cloud, between clouds or between a cloud and the ground.

State Lottery

A government-run gambling game in which participants buy tickets with numbered selections, hoping their numbers match the randomly drawn numbers for cash prizes.