Math 4 Today ~ Week 17 ~ Day 2

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It is represented by the minus sign (-). For example, in the equation 5 - 3 = 2, 3 is subtracted from 5.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How do you find the total number of items after giving some away?

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To find the total number of items after giving some away, subtract the number of items given away from the original total. For example, if you have 245 cans and give away 55, you calculate 245 - 55 = 190.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. It is represented by the multiplication sign (×). For example, 4 × 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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How do you calculate double the amount of something?

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To calculate double the amount of something, multiply the original amount by 2. For example, if you travel 5,678 miles by airplane, to find out how many miles you travel by train, you calculate 5,678 × 2 = 11,356.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring the reader to extract relevant information and perform calculations to find the solution.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What does 'total' mean in math?

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In math, 'total' refers to the sum or overall amount obtained by adding numbers together.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is the equation for finding the difference?

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The equation for finding the difference is: Total - Amount Given Away = Remaining Amount. For example, if you have 245 cans and give away 55, the equation is 245 - 55 = 190.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

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What does it mean to 'travel twice as many miles'?

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To 'travel twice as many miles' means to multiply the original distance by 2. For example, if you travel 5,678 miles, traveling twice as many miles means you travel 5,678 × 2 = 11,356 miles.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

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What is the purpose of using equations in word problems?

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Equations are used in word problems to represent the relationships between quantities and to find unknown values through mathematical operations.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction?

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Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to get a total, while subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another to find the difference.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1