Thanksgiving Math

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. For example, if you have 10 apples and you give away 4, you have 6 apples left.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to find their total. For example, if you have 3 oranges and you buy 2 more, you have 5 oranges.

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, if you have 12 cookies and want to share them with 4 friends, each friend gets 3 cookies.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 4 multiplied by 3 means 4 + 4 + 4, which equals 12.

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How do you find the total distance traveled?

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To find the total distance traveled, add the distances from each part of the journey. For example, if you drive 118 miles one day and 129 miles the next, the total is 118 + 129 = 247 miles.

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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 one portion. For example, if a recipe makes 30 servings, each serving is a part of that total.

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How do you calculate the number of tables needed?

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To calculate the number of tables needed, divide the total number of people by the number of people each table can seat. For example, 28 people divided by 7 people per table equals 4 tables.

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What is the total cost of items?

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To find the total cost, multiply the price of one item by the number of items sold. For example, if turkeys cost $8 each and 13 are sold, the total cost is 8 x 13 = $104.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a math question that is presented in a narrative form, requiring you to extract the numbers and operations needed to solve it.

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What does 'left over' mean?

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'Left over' refers to what remains after something has been used or consumed. For example, if you make 14 cups of soup and eat 8, you have 6 cups left over.