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 the total cost of 6 chairs if each chair costs $10?

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$60 (6 chairs x $10 each = $60).

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

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, if you have 4 bags of cranberries with 15 cranberries each, you calculate 4 x 15.

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What is the total number of cranberries in 4 bags if each bag has 15 cranberries?

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60 cranberries (4 bags x 15 cranberries each = 60 cranberries).

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What is the cost of 4 decorations if each decoration costs $5?

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$20 (4 decorations x $5 each = $20).

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How do you calculate the total weight of multiple items?

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You multiply the number of items by the weight of each item. For example, if you have 7 pumpkins weighing 9 pounds each, you calculate 7 x 9.

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What is the total weight of 7 pumpkins if each weighs 9 pounds?

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63 pounds (7 pumpkins x 9 pounds each = 63 pounds).

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What is the total number of kernels in 6 corn cobs if each cob has 12 kernels?

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72 kernels (6 corn cobs x 12 kernels each = 72 kernels).

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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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What is the difference between multiplication and addition?

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Multiplication is repeated addition. For example, 4 x 3 is the same as 4 + 4 + 4.