What is the operation? Word Problem edition

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It tells us how much is left after taking away a part from a whole.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the operation of combining equal groups. It tells us how many in total when we have a certain number of groups with the same amount.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is division?

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Division is the operation of splitting a number into equal parts. It tells us how many times one number is contained within another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If a skunk is 800 mm long and its tail is 385 mm long, how long is the body without the tail?

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800 mm - 385 mm = 415 mm.

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CCSS.2.MD.B.5

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If one pencil costs $0.35, how much do 700 pencils cost?

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$0.35 x 700 = $245.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If you have 25 candies and Sarah has 4 times as many, how many candies does Sarah have?

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25 x 4 = 100 candies.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

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How many minutes are in 7 hours?

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7 hours x 60 minutes/hour = 420 minutes.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What is the total cost of 700 pencils at $0.35 each?

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$0.35 x 700 = $245.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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If Henry has 185 pieces of gum and shares it with 5 friends, how many pieces does each friend get?

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185 ÷ 5 = 37 pieces.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What operation would you use to find out how many more candies Sarah has than you?

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You would use subtraction.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1