Holiday Word Problems

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What is estimation in math?

Back

Estimation is a way to find a number that is close enough to the right answer, often used to make calculations easier.

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How do you round a number to the nearest hundred?

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To round a number to the nearest hundred, look at the tens digit. If it's 5 or more, round up. If it's 4 or less, round down.

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If you have 18 cookies and decorate 9, how many are left to decorate?

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You have 9 cookies left to decorate.

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What is addition?

Back

Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

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What is a total?

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The total is the sum of all parts or numbers combined.

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If Santa has 14 children on the nice list and 3 on the naughty list, how do you find the total?

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You add the two numbers: 14 + 3 = 17.

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What does 'left' mean in math problems?

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'Left' refers to what remains after some has been taken away.

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How do you find out how many helpers Santa has?

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You add the number of reindeer and elves: 9 + 11 = 20.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in the form of a story or real-life situation.