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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 3, you have 10 - 3 = 7 apples left.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to get a total. For example, if you have 5 oranges and you get 3 more, you have 5 + 3 = 8 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 20 candies and you want to share them with 4 friends, each friend gets 20 ÷ 4 = 5 candies.

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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 = 12.

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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 the form of a story or real-life situation. It requires you to understand the situation and apply math to find the answer.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, write an equation, and then solve it.

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What is the total amount?

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The total amount is the sum of all parts. For example, if you have 10 dollars and you receive 5 more, the total amount is 10 + 5 = 15 dollars.

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What does 'more' mean in math?

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'More' in math usually indicates addition. For example, if you have 7 and you want 'more' 3, you add: 7 + 3 = 10.

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What does 'less' mean in math?

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'Less' in math usually indicates subtraction. For example, if you have 10 and you want 'less' 4, you subtract: 10 - 4 = 6.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It helps visualize addition, subtraction, and the order of numbers.