Adding Whole Numbers

Some fundamental concepts and terminologies in the basics of addition and in math in general

Two whole numbers can be added in either order because the result is the same. This is called commutative property of addition. There are other properties that can help you add whole numbers.

Estimation is used to find an approximate answer to a problem

Since application problems are almost always written in words, the ability to understand what you read is very important.

The length of all sides must be summed up to find the perimeter of a rectangle and a square