Solve Four-Digit Addition: 4652 + 2161 in Vertical Format

Vertical Addition with Carrying Regrouping

4652+2161776 \begin{aligned} &4652 \\ +& \\ &2161 \\ &\underline{\phantom{776}} & \\ \end{aligned}

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00:00 Solve
00:03 each time consider combining 2 digits, and then we'll place
00:06 let's start by combining ones with ones
00:09 place the ones
00:12 combine tens with tens
00:15 place tens in tens, add 1 to hundreds
00:19 combine hundreds with hundreds, remember to add 1
00:24 place in hundreds
00:26 combine thousands with thousands, place in thousands
00:33 and that's the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

4652+2161776 \begin{aligned} &4652 \\ +& \\ &2161 \\ &\underline{\phantom{776}} & \\ \end{aligned}

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, we will utilize the vertical addition method as follows:

First, write the numbers one below the other, aligning them by their respective place values:

4652+2161776 \begin{aligned} &4652 \\ +& \\ &2161 \\ &\underline{\phantom{776}} \\ \end{aligned}

Now, let's add the numbers column by column starting from the rightmost side (units place):
1. **Units Column**: 2+1=32 + 1 = 3. Write 3 in the units place.
2. **Tens Column**: 5+6=115 + 6 = 11. Write 1 in the tens place and carry over 1 to the hundreds place.
3. **Hundreds Column**: 6+1+1=86 + 1 + 1 = 8. Write 8 in the hundreds place.
4. **Thousands Column**: 4+2=64 + 2 = 6. Write 6 in the thousands place.

The sum is arranged as follows:

4652+21616813 \begin{aligned} &4652 \\ +& \\ &2161 \\ &\underline{6813} \\ \end{aligned}

Therefore, the result of adding 46524652 and 21612161 is 6813\textbf{6813}.

Checking against the choices provided, the correct answer is Choice 4: 68136813.

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Final Answer

6813

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Alignment: Stack numbers vertically by place value positions
  • Technique: Add column by column: 5+6=115 + 6 = 11, write 1 carry 1
  • Check: Verify by adding left to right: 4000+2000+600+100+50+60+2+1=68134000 + 2000 + 600 + 100 + 50 + 60 + 2 + 1 = 6813

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Forgetting to carry over when sum exceeds 9
    Don't just write 11 in the tens column when 5 + 6 = 11! This creates impossible two-digit numbers in single columns. Always write the ones digit (1) and carry the tens digit (1) to the next column left.

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\( \begin{aligned} &90 \\ +& \\ &~~9\\ &\underline{\phantom{776}} & \\ \end{aligned} \)

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What does 'carrying' mean in addition?

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When adding digits gives a sum greater than 9, you write the ones digit in that column and carry the tens digit to the next column left. For example, 5+6=115 + 6 = 11 means write 1 and carry 1.

Why do I start from the right side?

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We start from the units place (rightmost) because any carrying affects the column to the left. If we started left, we'd have to redo columns when we carry!

What if I forget to add the carried number?

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Your answer will be wrong! In this problem, forgetting to add the carried 1 in the hundreds column would give 6+1=76 + 1 = 7 instead of 6+1+1=86 + 1 + 1 = 8, making your answer 6713 instead of 6813.

How can I check my vertical addition is correct?

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Try these methods: (1) Add the numbers horizontally and compare results, (2) Add from bottom to top instead of top to bottom, or (3) Use a calculator to verify your final answer.

What if both numbers have different numbers of digits?

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No problem! Just align them by place value on the right side. The shorter number gets invisible zeros in the leftmost positions. For example, 52 + 1234 becomes 0052 + 1234.

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