Christmas Word Problems 3

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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 10 apples and you give away 3, you have 10 - 3 = 7 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 5 candies and you get 3 more, you have 5 + 3 = 8 candies.

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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 red balloons and 3 blue balloons, the total is 4 + 3 = 7 balloons.

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What does 'altogether' mean in math problems?

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'Altogether' means to combine or add up all the quantities mentioned in the problem.

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If Santa has 55 light bulbs and 48 work, how do you find out how many do not work?

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You subtract the number of working bulbs from the total: 55 - 48 = 7 bulbs do not work.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add the same number several times. For example, 3 x 4 means 3 added together 4 times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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How do you calculate the total number of candy canes used on trees?

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You multiply the number of trees by the number of candy canes per tree. For example, 10 trees with 8 candy canes each means 10 x 8 = 80 candy canes.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem written in words that requires you to use math to find the answer.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read it carefully, identify the numbers and operations needed, and then perform the calculations.

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What does 'left' mean in a math context?

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'Left' refers to what remains after something has been taken away. For example, if you have 42 candy buttons and lose 17, the number left is 42 - 17.