Christmas Math review

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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, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is addition?

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Addition is a mathematical operation where two or more numbers are combined to get a total. For example, 2 + 3 = 5.

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What is a total?

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The total is the sum of all parts or items combined together. For example, if you have 2 apples and 3 oranges, the total number of fruits is 5.

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How do you find the total number of items needed for multiple objects?

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To find the total number of items needed for multiple objects, multiply the number of items per object by the number of objects. For example, if one snowman needs 5 items and there are 6 snowmen, you need 5 x 6 = 30 items.

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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 a narrative form, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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What does 'each' mean in math problems?

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'Each' refers to every individual item in a group. For example, if each tree has 40 lights and there are 5 trees, you calculate the total by multiplying 40 by 5.

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What is the formula for finding the total number of light bulbs on multiple Christmas trees?

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The formula is: Total light bulbs = Number of trees x 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 distributive property?

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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 across the addends.

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What is a batch in cooking?

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A batch is a specific quantity of food prepared at one time. For example, if a cookie recipe makes 12 cookies, that is one batch.

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How do you calculate the total number of objects on a Christmas tree?

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To calculate the total number of objects, add all the individual items together. For example, if there are 38 ornaments, 12 candy canes, 2 strands of beads, and 140 lights, the total is 38 + 12 + 2 + 140 = 192.