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"Students," we heard the teacher say, "We'll have to do without eight today. Eight has a fever and is home with the flu But while she is gone we have math to do. "If eight is needed, to see you through, Take a seven and one to go with you Or use four twice or five plus three- Even six and two and you're home free. "With a larger number don't hesitate- Subtract a number that leaves you eight. Then add , subtract, multiply, divide Until eight is well and by your side. "During practice, tests or fun math games Remember each number has many names. Forgetting one number won't make you nervous If you remember the others are at your service. "Numbers, this evening it would really be great To stop by and say, "We missed you, Eight. We might substitute and muddle through But we really do love old curlycue you." —Grandpa Tucker |
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