SSAT Elementary Level Math : How to add

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Add And Subtract 10 To Two Digit Numbers: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Nbt.C.5

 

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Explanation:

When we add  to a two digit number, the only number that changes in our answer is the tens position, and it will always go up by . Mentally, we can add  to the number in the tens place to find our answer. 

Example Question #1331 : How To Add

Which of the equations is TRUE?

 

 

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Explanation:

Both  and  equal . So these two equations equal each other. , and . Because none of these equations equal , they can’t be equal to 

Example Question #2 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Which math problem below equals 

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Explanation:

We can add . So the math problem becomes . Both  and  equal

Example Question #1 : Operations & Algebraic Thinking

Which math problem below equals 

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Explanation:

We can add . So the math problem becomes . Both  and  equal .

Example Question #1332 : How To Add

Lauren has  pencils,  markers, and  notebooks in her backpack. How many total items does Lauren have in her backpack? 

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Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we want to know how many total supplies Lauren has in her backpack when we put everything together. When we put things together we are adding. 

We can start at  and count up .

Then we can count up .

Example Question #1333 : How To Add

Which of the equations is TRUE?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Both  and  equal . So these two equations equal each other. , , and  Because none of these equations equal , they can’t be equal to

Example Question #1334 : How To Add

If we start at  and count up  where will we be on the number line? 

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Explanation:

If we start at  and count up  we will be at  on the number line. 

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Example Question #1335 : How To Add

If we start at  and count up  where will we be on the number line? 

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Explanation:

If we start at  and count up  we will be at  on the number line. 

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Example Question #1336 : How To Add

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When adding any number by  the only number that will change in your answer is the tens place. 

Example Question #11 : Use Addition To Determine Number Of Objects In A Rectangular Array: Ccss.Math.Content.2.Oa.C.4

What is the equation that shows the sum of the squares represented by this rectangular array?


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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we count the number of squares in this picture we get . We have  rows with  squares in each row. Our math equation for this picture could be written as 

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