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Understanding Mathematics Exercise 5

The document presents a series of math problems with their solutions, highlighting correct answers and identifying errors in the provided options. It emphasizes the importance of careful counting and reviewing tables for accurate answers. Additionally, it notes instances where the correct answers are not listed, suggesting possible mistakes in the questions.

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Understanding Mathematics Exercise 5

The document presents a series of math problems with their solutions, highlighting correct answers and identifying errors in the provided options. It emphasizes the importance of careful counting and reviewing tables for accurate answers. Additionally, it notes instances where the correct answers are not listed, suggesting possible mistakes in the questions.

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Problem 1: 4 + 5 = ?

Options:
A. 2
B. 0
C. 1
D. -1
E. 3

Solution:

 You have 4 apples and you get 5 more apples. How many apples do you have now?

 4+5=9

 The correct answer is 9, but it's not listed. Maybe there's a mistake in the options.

Problem 2: 3 - 4 - 5 = ?

Options:
A. 9
B. 6
C. -12
D. 12
E. -6

Solution:

 Start with 3, then subtract 4: 3 - 4 = -1

 Then subtract 5: -1 - 5 = -6

 The correct answer is E. -6

Problem 3: 3 - 4 + 3 - 2 = ?

Options:
A. 0
B. 1
C. -2
D. 2
E. -1

Solution:

 Start with 3, subtract 4: 3 - 4 = -1

 Add 3: -1 + 3 = 2

 Subtract 2: 2 - 2 = 0
 The correct answer is A. 0

Problem 4: -3 - 2 - 4 = ?

Options:
A. -1
B. 3
C. 9
D. -9
E. -8

Solution:

 Start with -3, subtract 2: -3 - 2 = -5

 Subtract 4: -5 - 4 = -9

 The correct answer is D. -9

Problem 5: How many children keep dogs?

Options:
A. 20
B. 24
C. 35
D. 36
E. 7

Solution:

 From the table, the number of children who keep dogs is 20.

 The correct answer is A. 20

Problem 6: How many children keep dogs and rabbits but not cats?

Options:
A. 8
B. 37
C. 20
D. 9
E. 6

Solution:

 From the table, the number of children who keep dogs and rabbits but not cats is 8.

 The correct answer is A. 8

Problem 7: How many children keep dogs, cats, and also rabbits?
Options:
A. 5
B. 7
C. 4
D. 3
E. 8

Solution:

 From the table, the number of children who keep dogs, cats, and also rabbits is 5.

 The correct answer is A. 5

Problem 8: 7 + 7 = ?

Options:
A. 14
B. 2
C. 12
D. 0
E. 5

Solution:

 7 + 7 = 14

 The correct answer is A. 14

Problem 9: -5 = 11

Options:
A. 4
B. 16
C. 8
D. 12
E. 6

Solution:

 This seems like a typo. If it's -5 + x = 11, then x = 16.

 The correct answer is B. 16

Problem 10: +8 = 6

Options:
A. 11
B. 8
C. 10
D. 4
E. 7

Solution:

 If it's x + 8 = 6, then x = -2. But -2 is not an option. Maybe there's a mistake.

 If it's 8 - x = 6, then x = 2. Not listed either.

Problem 11: 1 - 9 = ?

Options:
A. 13
B. 6
C. 8
D. 4
E. 10

Solution:

 1 - 9 = -8

 The correct answer is not listed. Maybe a mistake.

Summary:

 For addition and subtraction, just count or use a number line.

 For problems with tables, look carefully at the numbers given.

 If the answer isn't listed, there might be a mistake in the question.

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