Counting Math Example 3
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Example 3
easySkip-count by 5s starting at 5 and list the first six multiples.
Solution
- 1 Start at 5, then add 5 each time: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30.
- 2 The first six are: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30.
Answer
Skip-counting is a systematic form of counting that jumps by equal groups. It is the foundation of multiplication and builds number sense about multiples.
About Counting
Determining the total number of objects in a set by assigning exactly one number to each object in sequence, where the last number spoken equals the total count (the cardinality of the set).
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