Math Key Words

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It involves taking one number away from another.

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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 or sum.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the mathematical operation of repeated addition of the same number. It is used to find the total of equal groups.

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What is division?

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Division is the mathematical operation of splitting a number into equal parts or groups. It is the inverse of multiplication.

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If the water level of Lake Texoma was 27 feet and decreased by 4.5 feet, what is the new water level?

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22.5 feet (27 - 4.5 = 22.5).

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If 5 less than a number is -4, what is the number?

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1 (x - 5 = -4; x = -4 + 5 = 1).

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Chris ran the first leg of the race in 13.45 minutes and Jorge ran the second leg in 13.10 minutes. What is their total race time?

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26.55 minutes (13.45 + 13.10 = 26.55).

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Joshua has $100 and buys jeans for $39. How much money does he have left?

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$61 ($100 - $39 = $61).

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Mr. Martell has 150 pieces of candy and splits them among 25 students. How many pieces does each student get?

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6 pieces (150 ÷ 25 = 6).

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction?

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Addition combines numbers to find a total, while subtraction finds the difference between numbers.