Grinch Math

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What is the relationship between weight and the number of people fed?

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If a 6-pound roast beast feeds 8 Whos, then an 18-pound roast beast can feed more Whos. The number of Whos fed is proportional to the weight of the roast beast.

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How do you calculate total distance traveled?

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To find the total distance, add the distances from each day. For example, if Max ran 36 miles one day and 45 miles the next, the total is 36 + 45 = 81 miles.

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What is the process for adding multiple numbers together?

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To find the total number of presents the Grinch stole, add the numbers from each house: 27 + 44 + 73 = 144 presents.

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How do you find the total number of people in a group?

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To find the total number of people gathered, add those who arrived on time to those who came late. For example, 89 people plus 27 latecomers equals 116 people.

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What is the concept of dog years compared to human years?

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Dog years are calculated by multiplying human years by 7. If Max is 5 years old in human years, he is 5 x 7 = 35 years old in dog years.

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What does 'proportional' mean in math?

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Proportional means that two quantities increase or decrease at the same rate. For example, if the weight of the roast beast increases, the number of Whos it can feed also increases.

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How do you solve a word problem in math?

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Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and what is being asked, and then perform the necessary calculations to find the answer.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total. For example, 2 + 3 = 5.

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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 3 apples and 2 oranges, the total number of fruits is 3 + 2 = 5.

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What is a 'sum'?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together.