Understanding Addition and Order

What happens to the sum when you switch the places of numbers in an addition problem?

• The sum stays the same

• The sum changes

• The sum becomes zero

• The sum doubles

Why is it not necessary to worry about the order of numbers in addition?

• Because the sum remains unchanged

• Because the sum will always be negative

• Because the sum will always be positive

• Because the sum will always be zero

Which of the following is true about the order of numbers in addition?

• The order affects the sum

• The order makes the sum negative

• The order does not affect the sum

• The order makes the sum positive

What is the result of 1 + 3 compared to 3 + 1?

• 3 + 1 is greater

• 1 + 3 is greater

• Both are equal

• Both are zero

If you add 5 + 2, what will be the result compared to 2 + 5?

• 5 + 2 is less

• 2 + 5 is less

• Both are equal

• Both are negative