Thanksgiving Math

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. For example, if you have 5 apples and you give away 2, you have 3 apples left.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to find their total. For example, if you have 3 oranges and you buy 2 more, you have 5 oranges.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2, where 1 is the part and 2 is the whole.

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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 the quantities together. For example, if you have 4 pumpkins and 5 pumpkins, the total is 4 + 5 = 9 pumpkins.

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What does 'more than' mean in math?

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'More than' indicates addition. For example, if Tim ate 1.3 pounds and David ate 1.5 pounds, to find out how much more David ate, you subtract: 1.5 - 1.3.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words instead of numbers. It requires reading and understanding the situation to solve it.

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What is the meaning of 'left over'?

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'Left over' refers to what remains after something has been used or consumed. For example, if you have 14 cups of soup and eat 8, 6 cups are left over.

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How do you calculate money made from sales?

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To calculate money made from sales, multiply the number of items sold by the price of each item. For example, if 13 turkeys are sold at $8 each, the total is 13 x 8 = $104.

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What is the purpose of estimating in math?

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Estimating helps to quickly find an approximate answer without calculating the exact number. It is useful for checking if an answer is reasonable.

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What does 'altogether' mean?

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'Altogether' means the total amount when everything is combined. For example, if you bake 4 pies on one day and 5 on another, altogether you have 4 + 5 = 9 pies.