Addition Properties

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What is the identity property of addition?

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The identity property of addition states that when you add zero to any number, the result is that number. For example, 6 + 0 = 6.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is the commutative property of addition?

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The commutative property of addition states that the order in which you add two numbers does not change the sum. For example, 6 + 5 = 5 + 6.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is the associative property of addition?

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The associative property of addition states that when you add three or more numbers, the way in which the numbers are grouped does not change the sum. For example, 8 + (2 + 1) = (8 + 2) + 1.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is an example of the identity property of addition?

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An example is 7 + 0 = 7.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is an example of the commutative property of addition?

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An example is 4 + 3 = 3 + 4.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is an example of the associative property of addition?

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An example is (1 + 2) + 3 = 1 + (2 + 3).

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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If you add 0 to a number, what happens to that number?

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The number remains the same. For example, 8 + 0 = 8.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What does it mean to say addition is commutative?

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It means you can switch the numbers around when adding, and the answer will still be the same.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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Can you give an example of the associative property with numbers 2, 3, and 4?

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Yes, (2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4). Both equal 9.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

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What is the sum of 5 + 0?

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The sum is 5, demonstrating the identity property.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3