Christmas Math review

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. For example, in the problem 596 - 349, you are finding out how many are left after taking away 349 from 596.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, if Rudolph plays 5 games for 5 minutes each, you can find the total time by multiplying: 5 X 5 = 25 minutes.

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How do you find the total number of items?

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To find the total number of items, you add all the individual items together. For example, if a Christmas tree has 38 ornaments, 12 candy canes, 2 strands of beads, and 140 lights, you add them: 38 + 12 + 2 + 140 = 192.

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What is the equation to find out how many more items are needed?

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To find out how many more items are needed, you subtract the number of items already made from the total needed. For example, if Buddy made 347 snowglobes and needs 600, the equation is 600 - 347 = 253.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario. It requires you to extract the numbers and operations needed to solve it.

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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'Total' refers to the sum or overall amount when you add numbers together. For example, the total number of items on the Christmas tree is found by adding all the decorations.

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What is the importance of understanding math operations?

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Understanding math operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division helps you solve problems and make sense of real-life situations.

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How do you solve a multi-step problem?

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To solve a multi-step problem, break it down into smaller parts, solve each part step by step, and combine the results to find the final answer.

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What is the difference between addition and multiplication?

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Addition combines numbers to find a total, while multiplication is repeated addition. For example, 3 + 3 + 3 = 9 is the same as 3 X 3 = 9.

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What is a math equation?

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A math equation is a statement that shows the equality between two expressions, often using numbers and operations. For example, 5 + 3 = 8 is an equation.