Grades 7-8 Video Solutions 2022-2022_7-8

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The problem involves finding the minimum number of dots on the surface of four standard dice glued together. Opposite faces on a standard die sum to 7. After calculating the sums for multiple pairs of opposite faces, the solution involves understanding that non-opposite, exposed faces provide the opportunity to minimize the total dot count. By assigning the minimum value of 1 dot to these exposed sides, the total minimum number of dots on the surface of the glued dice is calculated to be 58.

Keywords

minimum dots

standard dice

opposite faces

glued together

surface calculation