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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 7 apples left.

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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 12 cookies and want to share them equally among 4 friends, each friend gets 3 cookies.

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How do you find the total number of items?

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To find the total number of items, you add the quantities together. For example, if you have 5 red balloons and 3 blue balloons, the total is 5 + 3 = 8 balloons.

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What does 'equal distribution' mean?

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Equal distribution means sharing something so that everyone gets the same amount. For example, if you have 20 candies and 4 friends, each friend gets 5 candies.

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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 scenario. It requires reading and understanding the situation to solve it.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read it carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and then perform the calculations.

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What is the formula for finding the number of boxes needed?

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To find the number of boxes needed, divide the total number of items by the number of items per box. For example, if you have 48 cookies and each box holds 6 cookies, you need 48 ÷ 6 = 8 boxes.

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What is the meaning of 'total'?

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Total means the whole amount or sum of something. For example, if you have 10 apples and 5 oranges, the total amount of fruit is 10 + 5 = 15.

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction?

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Addition is combining numbers to get a larger number, while subtraction is taking away to get a smaller number.

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What does 'packed into boxes' mean?

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Packed into boxes means putting items into boxes for storage or transport. For example, if you pack 12 cookies into boxes of 3, you will have 4 boxes.