MAP Math Review #2

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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 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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How do you find the total number of legs on multiple ants?

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To find the total number of legs on multiple ants, multiply the number of legs on one ant by the number of ants. For example, if one ant has 6 legs and there are 6 ants, the equation is 6 x 6 = 36.

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What does it mean to divide equally?

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Dividing equally means sharing something into equal parts. For example, if you have 36 lollipops and 9 friends, each friend gets 36 ÷ 9 = 4 lollipops.

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What is the cost of multiple items?

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To find the total cost of multiple items, multiply the cost of one item by the number of items. For example, if one pen costs $5, then 5 pens cost 5 x 5 = $25.

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How do you divide a total into equal groups?

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To divide a total into equal groups, you divide the total number by the number of groups. For example, if Mia has 50 plums and divides them into 5 bowls, each bowl gets 50 ÷ 5 = 10 plums.

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What is a mathematical equation?

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A mathematical equation is a statement that shows the equality of two expressions. For example, 2 + 3 = 5 is an equation.

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What is the difference in subtraction?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another. For example, in 9 - 5, the difference is 4.

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What is a variable in math?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown number. For example, in the equation x + 3 = 5, x is the variable.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true. For example, in x + 3 = 5, solving gives x = 2.

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What is an equation with a missing number?

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An equation with a missing number has a blank or variable that needs to be filled in. For example, in 9 - 5 = 7 - __, the missing number is 3.