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 extract the necessary information to solve it.

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How do you find the total number of items when distributing equally?

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To find the total number of items when distributing equally, multiply the number of items each person receives by the total number of people.

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If Santa has 72 toys and wants to give them to 8 children, how many toys does each child get?

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Each child gets 9 toys (72 ÷ 8 = 9).

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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 calculate the total number of pencils given to students?

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Multiply the number of pencils each student receives by the total number of students.

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If there are 80 students and each gets 3 pencils, how many pencils are given out?

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240 pencils are given out (80 × 3 = 240).

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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 total.

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If you receive 3 'Merry Christmas' cards on Monday, 7 on Tuesday, and 11 on Wednesday, how many will you receive on Friday if the pattern continues?

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You will receive 19 cards on Friday.

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What is a pattern in math?

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A pattern in math is a sequence that follows a specific rule or set of rules.

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How do you find the total number of treats in treat bags?

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Multiply the number of treats in each bag by the total number of bags.