Two standard dice are rolled. In how many ways can the total be 8 if the first and second die are distinguished?
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- List the first die’s value in order.
- Write every ordered pair with a total of 8.
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Answer: 5
A total of 8 comes from 2 and 6, 3 and 5, 4 and 4, 5 and 3, or 6 and 2. There are 5 ways.