2.1.2

Method B - Equal Addition Method

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Equal Addition Method - Core Principle

Here we need to understand the principle that if we add or subtract the same number from both the minuend and subtrahend, then the difference doesn’t change.

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Using a number line

  • It’s a good idea to demonstrate this on a number line.
  • Here, we can see that the difference between 8 and 3 is 5.
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Adding 2 - number line example

  • If we add 2 to both numbers, we’ve essentially translated our subtraction up the number line; the difference remains the same.

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