Adding 6

Learn with an example

🔷 Add. 6 + 7 =

  • You can count on to find 6 + 7.
  • It is easier to start with the larger number. So, start at 7. Count on 6 times.
  • You end at 13.
  • 6 + 7 = 13

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  • You can also add using doubles plus one.
  • Remember the doubles fact 6 + 6 = 12.
  • Notice that 6 + 7 is 1 more. That makes 13.
  • 6 + 7 = 13

🔷 Add. 5 + 6=

  • You can count on to find 5 + 6.
  • It is easier to start with the larger number. So, start at 6. Count on 5 times.
  • You end at 11.
  • 5 + 6 = 11

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  • You can also add using doubles plus one.
  • Remember the doubles fact 5 + 5 = 10.
  • Notice that 5 + 6 is 1 more. That makes 11.
  • 5 + 6 = 11

🔷 Add. 6 + 0 =

When you add 0 to a number, the number stays the same.

6+0=6

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