Math riddles

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What is the total number of dolls Marry has after giving away and losing some?

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Marry has 27 dolls. She gave away 2, lost 3, and received 1, but the total remains 27.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If you pass the person in second place in a race, what place are you in?

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You are in second place.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How many times does the number 9 appear between 1 and 100?

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The number 9 appears 20 times between 1 and 100.

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

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In a family with four daughters and each daughter having one brother, how many people are in the family?

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There are 7 people in the family: 2 parents, 4 daughters, and 1 son.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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What is a riddle?

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A riddle is a question or statement that has a double or hidden meaning, often presented as a puzzle to be solved.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is the importance of logical reasoning in solving math riddles?

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Logical reasoning helps in breaking down the problem, analyzing the information, and arriving at the correct answer.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is a mathematical operation?

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A mathematical operation is a calculation that combines numbers in a specific way, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What does it mean to 'pass' someone in a race?

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To 'pass' someone in a race means to move ahead of them, taking their position.

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CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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What is the difference between a question and a riddle?

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A question seeks information, while a riddle is a type of question that requires creative thinking to solve.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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How can you determine the number of items in a set?

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You can determine the number of items in a set by counting each item individually.

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1