Math Keywords

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What is the operation used when combining two quantities together?

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Addition

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the operation used when taking away a quantity from another?

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Subtraction

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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In the context of math, what does the term 'sum' refer to?

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The result of addition.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What does the term 'difference' mean in mathematics?

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The result of subtraction.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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If you have 6 apples and you add 4 more, how many apples do you have in total?

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10 apples (Addition).

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If you start with 10 candies and give away 3, how many do you have left?

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7 candies (Subtraction).

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the mathematical symbol for addition?

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+

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the mathematical symbol for subtraction?

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−

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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How would you express the phrase 'decrease by' in mathematical terms?

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Subtraction.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the first step in solving an addition problem?

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Identify the numbers to be added.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1