Christmas Word Problems

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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 10 cookies and you want to share them equally among 2 friends, each friend gets 5 cookies.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number several times. For example, 4 times 3 means you add 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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If you have 45 cookies and 9 plates, how do you find out how many cookies go on each plate?

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You divide the total number of cookies (45) by the number of plates (9). So, 45 ÷ 9 = 5 cookies per plate.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words. It describes a situation that requires you to use math to find the answer.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers and what they represent. 3. Decide what operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to use. 4. Solve the problem.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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Total means the sum or the whole amount. For example, if you have 3 apples and 2 oranges, the total number of fruits is 3 + 2 = 5.

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If Blaire draws 5 wreaths on each of her 6 cards, how do you find the total number of wreaths?

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You multiply the number of cards (6) by the number of wreaths per card (5). So, 6 × 5 = 30 wreaths.

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What is a bag in math problems?

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A bag in math problems often represents a group of items. For example, if Rose has 9 bags of candy canes, each bag holds a certain number of candy canes.

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How do you find out how many items are in multiple groups?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, if there are 9 bags with 8 candy canes each, you calculate 9 × 8.

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What does 'equal parts' mean?

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Equal parts means dividing something into the same size pieces. For example, if you have 10 cookies and share them with 2 friends, each friend gets 5 cookies, which are equal parts.