• You can count on to find 7+8.
  • It is easier to start with the larger number. So, start at 8. Count on 7 times.
  • You end at 15.
  • 7+8=15

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  • You can also add using doubles plus one.
  • Remember the doubles fact 7+7=14.
  • Notice that 7+8 is 1 more. That makes 15.
  • 7+8=15
  • You can count on to find 7 + 2.
  • Start at 7 and count on 2 times.
  • You end at 9.
  • 7 + 2 = 9
  • You can count on to find 2 + 7.
  • It is easier to start with the larger number. So, start at 7. Count on 2 times.
  • You end at 9.
  • 2 + 7 = 9