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Math Skills Overview Guide

Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers

What does it mean?

Definitions:

Addition - A mathematical operation that represents combining objects t into a larger collection. It is signified by the plus sign (+).

Subtraction - A mathematical operation that represents process of finding the difference between numbers or quantities. It is signified by the minus sign (-).

 What does it look like?

A general example to help you recognize patterns and spot the information you're looking for

Addition $$1 + 8 = 9$$ $$120 + 6480 = 6600$$ Subtraction $$10 - 2 = 8$$ $$2000 - 1 = 1999$$

You'll use it...

We use these operations every day.

  Video: Addition with Regrouping

  Video: Subtracting with Regrouping

  Video: Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers

  Video: Adding Integers with Different Signs