Christmas Math

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What does it mean to add in math?

Back

Adding means putting together two or more numbers to find the total.

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What does it mean to subtract in math?

Back

Subtracting means taking one number away from another to find the difference.

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If you have 5 Christmas cookies and you eat 2, how many do you have left? (Use subtraction)

Back

5 - 2 = 3 cookies left.

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If you have 3 Christmas gifts and you receive 2 more, how many gifts do you have now? (Use addition)

Back

3 + 2 = 5 gifts.

Front

What is the symbol for addition?

Back

The symbol for addition is +.

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What is the symbol for subtraction?

Back

The symbol for subtraction is -.

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If you have 10 ornaments and you give away 4, how many do you have left? (Use subtraction)

Back

10 - 4 = 6 ornaments left.

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If you buy 7 Christmas cards and then buy 3 more, how many cards do you have in total? (Use addition)

Back

7 + 3 = 10 cards.

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When do you use addition?

Back

You use addition when you are combining amounts or finding a total.

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When do you use subtraction?

Back

You use subtraction when you are taking away or finding out how much is left.