Solution for Problem 8.8.1

Roll two dice at once.  

Solve

       Step

Find the probability of throwing a sum of 7.

You can roll   (6,1),(5,2),(4,3),(3,4),(2,5),(1,6)

6 ways to roll a 7.

6 × 6 = 36 different throws.

Find the probability of throwing a sum of 11.

You can roll   (5,6) , (6,5) for 11

6 way to roll a 11
Find the probability of throwing a sum of 7 0r 11. 6 way to roll a 11, 2 ways to roll a 7

8 ways total