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Definitions Of Addition: Add, Addend, And Sum

Definitions: Addition, Add, Addition, Addend, And Sum.

A simple example will be used to explain addition definitions. Let's answer the question with an example. Sally gives her teacher, Ms. James, one apple. Johnny gives Ms. James two apples. How many apples does Ms. James have now?
Sally gives Ms. James one apple: Apple
Johnny gives Ms. James two apples: Apple Apple
How many apples does Ms. James have now? Apple Apple Apple

How do we show this in integer addition?

Visually: + =
Numerically: 1 + 2 = 3

Addition Definitions
Word	Definition
Add	To join two or more numbers together. In the example above, number 1 is added to number 2.
Addend	One number that is added to another. In the example above, number 1 and 2 are both Addend.
Sum	The result when two or more numbers are added. In the example above, the sum of 1 and 2 is 3.
Addition	The plus sign (+) indicates addition.

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