Thanksgiving Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life situation, requiring you to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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How do you find the total number of servings from multiple items?

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Multiply the number of items by the number of servings each item provides.

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If each person eats a certain number of items, how do you calculate the total eaten?

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Multiply the number of people by the number of items each person eats.

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What is the formula to calculate total points scored in a game?

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Multiply the number of touchdowns by the points each touchdown is worth.

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How do you determine how many pounds of food are needed for a group?

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Divide the total number of people by the number of people served per pound.

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What does it mean to serve a certain number of people?

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It means that a specific quantity of food is enough to feed that many individuals.

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How can you visualize a Thanksgiving dinner setup?

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Imagine tables arranged to seat guests, with each table having a specific number of seats.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where you add a number to itself a certain number of times.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where you split a number into equal parts.

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What is a touchdown in football?

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A touchdown is a scoring play worth 6 points, achieved by carrying the ball into the opponent's end zone.