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 in treat bags?

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To find the total number of items in treat bags, multiply the number of items in each bag by the number of bags.

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If each stocking has 6 candy bars and there are 7 stockings, how many candy bars are there in total?

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42 candy bars (6 candy bars x 7 stockings = 42 candy bars).

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What happens to the total if some items are lost?

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If some items are lost, subtract the number of lost items from the total to find how many are left.

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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, allowing you to predict what comes next.

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If you receive 3, then 7, then 11 'Merry Christmas' messages, what is the pattern?

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The pattern increases by 4 each day (3 + 4 = 7, 7 + 4 = 11).

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How do you calculate the 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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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where you split a number into equal parts or groups.

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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 toys ÷ 8 children = 9 toys per child).

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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.