Christmas Math

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What does it mean to add in math?

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Adding means putting together two or more numbers to find the total. For example, 2 + 3 = 5.

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What does it mean to subtract in math?

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Subtracting means taking one number away from another to find the difference. For example, 5 - 2 = 3.

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When would you use addition?

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You use addition when you want to combine amounts, like adding gifts together.

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When would you use subtraction?

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You use subtraction when you want to find out how much is left after taking some away.

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What is the symbol for addition?

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The symbol for addition is +.

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What is the symbol for subtraction?

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The symbol for subtraction is -.

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If you have 5 candies and you give away 2, how many do you have left?

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5 - 2 = 3 candies left.

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If you have 3 balloons and you get 2 more, how many do you have now?

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3 + 2 = 5 balloons.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a math question written in words that requires you to use addition or subtraction to solve it.

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How can you tell if you should add or subtract in a word problem?

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Look for keywords: 'total' or 'combined' usually means add, while 'left' or 'remaining' usually means subtract.