Thanksgiving Math

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is divided into equal parts. For example, if you have 8 cookies and want to share them with 4 friends, each friend gets 2 cookies.

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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, if you have 3 apples and get 2 more, you have 5 apples in total.

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How do you find out how many items are left after some are taken away?

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You use subtraction. For example, if you have 10 candies and eat 3, you have 7 candies left.

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What is a pound?

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A pound is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States. It is equal to 16 ounces.

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If there are 32 rolls for 16 people, how many rolls can each person eat?

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Each person can eat 2 rolls.

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How do you find the total number of items when you have several groups?

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You use addition. For example, if you have 4 pies on Monday, 5 on Tuesday, and 8 on Wednesday, you add them to find the total.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation where one number is taken away from another. For example, if you have 10 and take away 4, you have 6 left.

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How do you compare two amounts to see which is greater?

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You subtract the smaller amount from the larger amount. For example, if Tim ate 1.3 pounds and David ate 1.5 pounds, you find the difference.

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What is a mathematical operation?

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A mathematical operation is a calculation that combines numbers in a specific way, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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If Mrs. Felts baked 40 rolls and her family ate 16, how many rolls are left?

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There are 24 rolls left after subtracting 16 from 40.