Thanksgiving Math

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that represents the process of removing objects from a collection. For example, if you have 10 apples and eat 3, you have 10 - 3 = 7 apples left.

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How do you find the total number of people served by pies?

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To find the total number of people served by pies, multiply the number of pies by the number of people each pie serves. For example, 5 pies serving 8 people each means 5 x 8 = 40 people.

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What is the process to find out how many are left after eating?

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To find out how many are left after eating, use subtraction. Subtract the number of items eaten from the total number of items. For example, if there are 40 rolls and 16 are eaten, then 40 - 16 = 24 rolls are left.

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How do you calculate total distance traveled?

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To calculate total distance traveled, add the distances traveled each day. For example, if you drive 118 miles on the first day and 129 miles on the second day, the total distance is 118 + 129 = 247 miles.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that splits a number into equal parts. For example, if you have 20 cookies and want to share them with 4 friends, you divide 20 by 4, which equals 5 cookies per friend.

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How do you determine the number of tables needed for a dinner?

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To determine the number of tables needed, divide the total number of people by the number of people each table can seat. For example, if there are 28 people and each table seats 7, then 28 ÷ 7 = 4 tables are needed.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in a narrative form, requiring the reader to extract the relevant information and perform calculations to find the answer.

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What is the importance of understanding math operations?

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Understanding math operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is important because they are the foundation for solving problems in everyday life, such as budgeting, cooking, and planning.

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What does it mean to have leftovers?

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Leftovers are the food that remains after a meal. For example, if you cook 14 cups of soup and eat 8 cups, the leftovers are the 6 cups that are not eaten.