Christmas Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life situation, requiring you to use math to find the solution.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the important information, determine what is being asked, and use appropriate math operations to find the answer.

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What does 'total' mean in a math problem?

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'Total' refers to the sum or overall amount when combining two or more quantities.

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If Jason and Mark have 12 gifts in total, how do you find out how many gifts each has?

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You divide the total number of gifts (12) by the number of boys (2), which equals 6 gifts each.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation where you combine two or more numbers to get a larger number.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is a mathematical operation where you take one number away from another to find the difference.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where you split a number into equal parts or groups.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where you add a number to itself a certain number of times.

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How do you find the number of items each person gets when sharing?

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You divide the total number of items by the number of people sharing.

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If Janice hangs 7 ornaments and Teddy hangs 6 more, how do you find the total ornaments?

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You add the number of ornaments Janice hung (7) to the number Teddy hung (6), which equals 13.