Adding and Subtracting on a Number Line

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals along its length. It helps us visualize addition and subtraction.

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CCSS.2.MD.B.6

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What does '+' mean in math?

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The '+' sign means to add. It combines two or more numbers to find their total.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does '-' mean in math?

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The '-' sign means to subtract. It shows how much to take away from a number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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If you start at 5 on a number line and add 2, where do you end up?

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You end up at 7.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If you start at 10 on a number line and subtract 5, where do you end up?

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You end up at 5.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the first number in an addition problem called?

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The first number is called the 'addend'.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the first number in a subtraction problem called?

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The first number is called the 'minuend'.

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How do you find the answer to 4 + 3 on a number line?

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Start at 4 and move 3 spaces to the right. You land on 7.

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CCSS.1.NBT.C.4

CCSS.2.MD.B.6

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How do you find the answer to 8 - 5 on a number line?

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Start at 8 and move 5 spaces to the left. You land on 3.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the total when you add 13 and 6?

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The total is 19.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1