To determine the number of ways to get a sum of 6 when rolling a red die and a blue die, we need to consider all possible outcomes. Here's a detailed, step-by-step solution:
1. Identify Possible Outcomes:
Each die has 6 faces, numbered from 1 to 6.
2. Calculate all Possible Pairs:
Let's list all the pairs (red die, blue die) that sum to 6:
- (1, 5)
- (2, 4)
- (3, 3)
- (4, 2)
- (5, 1)
3. Count the Valid Pairs:
Count the number of pairs we listed:
- (1, 5)
- (2, 4)
- (3, 3)
- (4, 2)
- (5, 1)
There are a total of 5 pairs that satisfy the condition where the sum of the numbers on the red die and the blue die equals 6.
Therefore, there are 5 ways to get a sum of 6 when rolling a red die and a blue die.
