Christmas Word Problems

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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 share them with 3 friends, each friend gets 4 cookies.

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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 eat 3, you have 7 apples left.

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What does 'equal sharing' mean?

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Equal sharing means dividing something into the same amount for each person. For example, if 20 candies are shared among 4 friends, each friend gets 5 candies.

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

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You subtract the number given away from the total. For example, if you have 30 balloons and give away 10, you have 20 balloons left.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is adding a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 times 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words. It describes a situation that requires solving a math equation.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read it carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and then perform the calculations.

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What is a total?

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The total is the sum of all parts. For example, if you have 5 red balls and 3 blue balls, the total number of balls is 5 + 3 = 8.

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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. For example, if you have 10 cookies and eat 2, you have 8 cookies left.

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What is a reindeer?

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A reindeer is a type of deer that is often associated with Christmas. They are known for pulling Santa's sleigh.