Halloween Math

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. It shows how many are left after some have been taken away.

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If you have 23 candies and someone takes 6, how do you find out how many candies you have left?

Back

You subtract 6 from 23: 23 - 6 = 17.

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What is the total number of items if you have 182 kids dressed as superheroes and 246 kids dressed as witches?

Back

You add the two numbers: 182 + 246 = 428.

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How do you find out how many pumpkins are left if there were 400 and 267 were sold?

Back

You subtract the number sold from the total: 400 - 267 = 133.

Front

What is the meaning of 'more than' in math?

Back

'More than' means to add a certain amount to a number.

Front

If Jamie has 192 pieces of candy and Mark has 147, how do you find out how many more pieces Jamie has?

Back

You subtract Mark's candies from Jamie's: 192 - 147 = 45.

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What is the total number of kids at a party if there are 182 superheroes, 246 witches, and 84 vampires?

Back

You add all the kids together: 182 + 246 + 84 = 512.

Front

What is the result of 23 - 6 - 4?

Back

The result is 13.

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If Amanda started with 135 pieces of candy and gave away 69, how do you find out how many she has left?

Back

You subtract the amount given away from the total: 135 - 69 = 66.

Front

What does 'left' mean in a math problem?

Back

'Left' refers to the remaining amount after some has been taken away.