OA.3

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3) which equals 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that splits a number into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 4 (12 ÷ 4) means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What does it mean to distribute equally?

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To distribute equally means to share something in such a way that everyone gets the same amount. For example, if you have 12 candies and 4 friends, each friend would get 3 candies.

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How do you find the total number of items in groups?

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To find the total number of items in groups, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, if there are 5 boxes with 6 apples each, the total is 5 x 6 = 30 apples.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario that requires solving using math operations.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows that two expressions are equal. For example, 2 + 3 = 5 is an equation.

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How do you calculate the number of items left after selling some?

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To calculate the number of items left after selling some, subtract the number of items sold from the total number of items. For example, if you have 10 chocolates and sell 3, you have 10 - 3 = 7 chocolates left.

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in math?

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Parentheses are used in math to indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression. For example, in (2 + 3) x 4, you add 2 and 3 first, then multiply by 4.

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What does it mean to serve a certain number of people?

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To serve a certain number of people means to provide enough food or items for that many individuals. For example, if a cake serves 5 people, you need enough cakes to serve everyone.

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How do you find the number of items per box?

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To find the number of items per box, divide the total number of items by the number of boxes. For example, if you have 20 donuts and 4 boxes, each box will have 20 ÷ 4 = 5 donuts.