Christmas Math review

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What is the distributive property in math?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum by distributing the multiplication to each addend.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 5 X 3 means adding 5 three times: 5 + 5 + 5 = 15.

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How do you calculate the total number of items when you have groups?

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To find the total number of items in groups, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group. For example, if there are 5 groups of 4 items, the total is 5 X 4 = 20.

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What is the formula to find the total number of light bulbs on Christmas trees?

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The total number of light bulbs can be found by multiplying the number of trees by the number of light bulbs per tree. For example, if there are 5 trees with 40 bulbs each, the total is 5 X 40 = 200.

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What is the total amount of flour needed for multiple batches of cookies?

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To find the total amount of flour needed, multiply the amount of flour for one batch by the number of batches. For example, 7 cups for 9 batches means 7 X 9 = 63 cups.

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How do you find the total time spent on activities?

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To find the total time spent on activities, multiply the time for one activity by the number of activities. For example, if one game lasts 5 minutes and there are 5 games, the total time is 5 X 5 = 25 minutes.

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What is the total number of peppermint chunks in cookies?

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To find the total number of peppermint chunks, multiply the number of cookies by the number of chunks per cookie. For example, if there are 18 cookies with 3 chunks each, the total is 18 X 3 = 54.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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'Total' refers to the sum or overall amount obtained by adding numbers together.

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What is a batch in cooking?

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A batch refers to a specific quantity of food prepared at one time. For example, making 9 batches of cookies means preparing 9 separate quantities of cookies.

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What is the meaning of 'each' in math problems?

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'Each' refers to every individual item in a group. For example, if each tree has 40 lights, it means every single tree has 40 lights.