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Add multiples of 10 mentally

Adding a multiple of 10 to a two-digit number is understood as increasing the tens value while keeping the ones value unchanged; for example, 47 + 30 is 7 ones and 7 tens, or 77. The reasoning relies on place value and composing or decomposing groups of ten, and applies to sums within 100 rather than to larger numbers, formal multi-digit algorithms, or generalized symbolic rules.

Detailed Explanation: Add multiples of 10 mentally

When you add a multiple of 10, the ones digit stays the same. You only increase the number of tens.

Example: Find 47+3047+30.

  1. Think of 4747 as 44 tens and 77 ones.
  2. 3030 is 33 tens.
  3. Add the tens: 44 tens +3+3 tens =7=7 tens.
  4. Keep the 77 ones unchanged.

So, 47+3047+30 is 77 tens and 77 ones:

47+30=7747+30=77

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Addition - Whole Number - Add Multiple of 10 to a Number - Column


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