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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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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To find the total cost, multiply the number of items by the cost of each item. For example, if one decoration costs $5 and there are 4 decorations, the total cost is 4 x $5 = $20.

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What is a pie chart?

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A pie chart is a circular graph that shows how a whole is divided into different parts. Each slice represents a portion of the total.

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How do you find the total number of slices in pies?

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To find the total number of slices, multiply the number of pies by the number of slices in each pie. For example, if there are 3 pies with 8 slices each, the total is 3 x 8 = 24 slices.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation where two or more numbers are combined to get a total. For example, 2 + 3 = 5.

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How do you calculate the total number of items brought by friends?

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To find the total number of items, multiply the number of friends by the number of items each friend brings. For example, if 5 friends each bring 2 pies, the total is 5 x 2 = 10 pies.

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What is a serving size?

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A serving size is the amount of food or drink that is considered a single portion. For example, if a dish has 4 servings, it means it can be divided into 4 equal parts.

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How do you find the total number of servings in a meal?

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To find the total number of servings, multiply the number of dishes by the servings per dish. For example, if there are 8 dishes with 4 servings each, the total is 8 x 4 = 32 servings.

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What is a kernel?

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A kernel is a single seed of corn. For example, if there are 6 corn cobs with 12 kernels each, the total number of kernels is 6 x 12 = 72.

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What is the difference between addition and multiplication?

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Addition combines numbers to find a total, while multiplication is repeated addition. For example, 3 + 3 + 3 = 9 (addition) and 3 x 3 = 9 (multiplication).