Properties of Addition

Properties of Addition

I can use the addition properties to show relationships that always hold true.

Why do I need to know addition properties?

• Learning the properties of addition will help you complete basic addition facts more easily. 

What are the parts of an addition sentence or equation?

Addends are the numbers we add together.

The answer we get when we add is the sum.

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If 8 + 2 = 10, then 2 + 8 = ___

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What is the missing addend in the equation?

8 + 2 = ____ + 8

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Which number will make this equation true?

___ + 6 = 6 + 4

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What number will make this equation true?

19 + ____ = 19

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What is the missing addend?

____ + 0 = 25

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What is the missing sum?

8 + 0 = ___

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Which number is missing in this equation?

If (2 + 3) + 6 = 11,

then 2 + (3 + 6) = ____

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What is the missing addend?

(____ + 8) + 1 = 5 + (8 + 1)

Multiple Choice

Which addition property can we use to solve this problem?

4 + 5 = ____ + 4

• Commutative Property (order)

• Association Property (grouping)

• Identity Property (zero)

Multiple Choice

Which addition property can we use to solve this problem?

10 + (9 + 1) = (10 + ___) + 1

• Commutative Property (order)

• Association Property (grouping)

• Identity Property (zero)

Multiple Choice

Which addition property can we use to solve this problem?

84 + 0 = ____

• Commutative Property (order)

• Association Property (grouping)

• Identity Property (zero)