Understanding Word Phrases for Addition

This video tutorial explains how to interpret word phrases that indicate addition in mathematical expressions. It covers various examples, such as 'plus', 'sum', 'increased by', 'more than', and 'total', demonstrating how each phrase translates into an addition expression. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of recognizing keywords that signify addition to correctly form expressions.

What does the word 'plus' indicate in a mathematical expression?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

How would you express 'the sum of nine and twelve' in a mathematical equation?

• 9 / 12

• 9 x 12

• 9 + 12

• 9 - 12

If a number is increased by seven, which operation is used?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

What is the expression for 'six more than three'?

• 3 + 6

• 6 - 3

• 3 x 6

• 6 / 3

How do you find the total of four and eleven?

• 4 / 11

• 4 - 11

• 4 + 11

• 4 x 11

In the phrase 'eight added to fifteen', which number do you start with?

• 15

• 8

• 0

• 23

What is the result of adding eight to fifteen?

• 7

• 23

• 8

• 15

Why is it important to recognize keywords in addition statements?

• To divide numbers

• To correctly perform addition

• To identify multiplication

• To perform subtraction