Maths number line addition

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line that represents numbers as points at equal intervals along its length, typically used to visualize addition, subtraction, and other mathematical operations.

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How do you represent addition on a number line?

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To represent addition on a number line, you start at the first number and move to the right by the value of the second number.

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What is the sum of 3 and 4 on a number line?

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The sum of 3 and 4 is 7. You start at 3 on the number line and move 4 units to the right.

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction on a number line?

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In addition, you move to the right, while in subtraction, you move to the left on the number line.

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If you add 2 to 5 on a number line, where do you land?

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You land on 7. Starting at 5, you move 2 units to the right.

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What does it mean to add two numbers?

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Adding two numbers means combining their values to get a total or sum.

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How can you check your addition using a number line?

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You can check your addition by starting at the first number, moving the correct number of units to the right, and verifying that you land on the correct sum.

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What is the result of adding 1, 2, and 3 together?

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The result is 6. You can visualize this by starting at 1, moving 2 units to the right to land on 3, and then moving 3 more units to land on 6.

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What is a common mistake when using a number line for addition?

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A common mistake is moving in the wrong direction, such as moving left instead of right when adding.

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How can you represent the equation 5 + 4 = ? on a number line?

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Start at 5 on the number line and move 4 units to the right to find the answer, which is 9.