NWEA Math

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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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What does 'difference' mean in math?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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If you have 12 slices of pizza and eat 8, how many slices are left?

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12 - 8 = 4 slices left.

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to make it simpler, usually to the nearest whole number.

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What is the nearest whole number to 69.13?

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69 when rounded to the nearest whole number.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the operation of adding a number to itself a certain number of times.

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If a movie ticket costs $5.00, how much do 3 tickets cost?

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3 x $5.00 = $15.00.

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What does 'less' mean in math problems?

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'Less' indicates subtraction, meaning you take away a certain amount from a total.

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What is the total cost of 100 pounds of apples sold at $0.50 per pound?

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100 x $0.50 = $50.00.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.