Addition practice

Large horizontal addition

Add signed three- or four-digit values in horizontal form using place-value, compensation, or a vertical rewrite.

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Keep each sign with its number. Estimate, add or compensate, and rewrite vertically when that makes place values clearer.

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Interpret signed large-number addition and select an accurate mental or written strategy.

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What is 3,450 + (−1,275)?

2,175

Adding negative 1,275 is equivalent to 3,450 − 1,275, which gives 2,175.

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  • Use parentheses around negative addends.
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Math SheetNameScore/ 20TeacherDateLarge Horizontal AdditionAdd the signed numbers. Write the sum on the line.1.831 + 987 =2.123 + 106 =3.990 + 241 =4.559 + 313 =5.592 + 582 =6.732 + 120 =7.318 + 328 =8.767 + 939 =9.120 + 442 =10.610 + 301 =11.656 + 109 =12.107 + 428 =13.756 + 570 =14.359 + 529 =15.639 + 807 =16.149 + 205 =17.401 + 427 =18.757 + 929 =19.103 + 952 =20.181 + 262 =math-sheet.comPage 1 / 1

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