Addition as Combining Math Example 3

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Example 3

easy
You have 2 dogs and your friend has 6 dogs. How many dogs are there in all when you combine your groups?

Solution

  1. 1
    Write the combining sentence: \(2 + 6 = ?\)
  2. 2
    Start from 6 and count on 2: 7, 8.
  3. 3
    \(2 + 6 = 8\).

Answer

8 dogs
Combining two groups means adding them together to find the total.

About Addition as Combining

Understanding addition as the act of joining or combining two or more quantities to form a larger whole amount. This model helps students see addition as a physical action rather than an abstract rule.

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More Addition as Combining Examples

Example 1 easy

There are 4 yellow crayons in one box and 3 blue crayons in another box. If you put all the crayons

Example 2 medium

Group A has 5 stickers. Group B has 8 stickers. You combine both groups. How many stickers are there

Example 4 medium

A farmer has 9 cows in one field and 7 cows in another field. The farmer opens the gate and the cows

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