SSAT Elementary Level Math : How to add

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Example Questions

Example Question #1581 : How To Add

Which is an example of commutative property? 

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Correct answer:

 and 

Explanation:

The commutative property says that you can add the numbers in any order and still get the same answer.  and  both equal

Example Question #163 : How To Add

Joe spent  cleaning his room,  cleaning his bathroom, and  helping his mom clean the kitchen. How much time did Joe spend cleaning? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we want to know how much total time Joe spent cleaning all together. We can add the numbers in any order, 

Example Question #1581 : How To Add

Solve:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we first have to find common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can add the fractions. Remember, when we add and subtract fractions, we only add or subtract the numerator. 

 because  can go into  one time with  left over. 

Example Question #1582 : How To Add

Solve:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we first have to find common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can add the fractions. Remember, when we add and subtract fractions, we only add or subtract the numerator. 

Example Question #1582 : 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 #81 : Operations & Algebraic Thinking

How many triangles do I need to add to the  triangles below so that I have  triangles? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

, so we need to add  more triangles to the  triangles to have 

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Example Question #3 : Decompose Numbers Less Than Or Equal To 10 Into Pairs: Ccss.Math.Content.K.Oa.A.3

Which math problem equals ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 and  both equal  so they are equal. 

Example Question #2 : Decompose Numbers Less Than Or Equal To 10 Into Pairs: Ccss.Math.Content.K.Oa.A.3

Which math problem equals ?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 and  both equal  so they are equal. 

Example Question #3 : Decompose Numbers Less Than Or Equal To 10 Into Pairs: Ccss.Math.Content.K.Oa.A.3

Which math problem equals ?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 and  both equal  so they are equal. 

Example Question #1 : Decompose Numbers Less Than Or Equal To 10 Into Pairs: Ccss.Math.Content.K.Oa.A.3

Which math problem equals ?

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 and  both equal  so they are equal. 

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