This math topic focuses on the probability of rolling a pair of dice and getting different outcomes (not both dice showing the same number). Students learn to calculate these probabilities and express the outcomes as fractions. The overall concept is an introduction to probability and counting for multiple events, using dice examples to illustrate the computation of the likelihood of achieving a mixed roll compared to identical rolls on two dice. The problems provide different scenarios to apply the probability formula, solidifying understanding through repeated application.
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What is the equation for the chance of rolling a mixed set (not both the same number) on these dice?