What is the operation?

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What is addition?

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Addition is the mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total. For example, 2 + 3 = 5.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of taking one number away from another. For example, 5 - 2 = 3.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the mathematical operation of repeated addition of the same number. For example, 4 x 3 = 12 (which is 4 + 4 + 4).

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What is division?

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Division is the mathematical operation of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 3 = 4.

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When do you use addition in word problems?

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Use addition when you are combining quantities or finding a total.

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When do you use subtraction in word problems?

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Use subtraction when you are finding the difference between two quantities or when something is taken away.

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When do you use multiplication in word problems?

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Use multiplication when you are finding the total of equal groups or scaling a number.

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When do you use division in word problems?

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Use division when you are splitting a quantity into equal parts or finding how many times one number fits into another.

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Example of a problem using addition: Serena and Jacquelyn hiked 5 miles on Monday and 3 miles on Tuesday. How many miles did they hike in total?

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5 + 3 = 8 miles.

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Example of a problem using subtraction: Justin had 12 rocks and gave away 3. How many rocks does he have left?

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12 - 3 = 9 rocks.