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To solve the addition of , we'll proceed with vertical addition:
Therefore, the solution to the addition problem is .
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\( \begin{aligned} &90 \\ +& \\ &~~9\\ &\underline{\phantom{776}} & \\ \end{aligned} \)
When the sum in any column is 10 or more, you have more than 9 units in that place value. The extra amount needs to move to the next higher column to maintain proper place value.
Your answer will be wrong! The carried number represents tens, hundreds, or thousands depending on the column. Always remember to add it before moving to the next column.
It's much harder that way! Adding from right to left (ones to thousands) makes carrying systematic and prevents mistakes with place values.
Try these methods:
No problem! Just imagine zeros in the empty spots. For example, treat 456 as 0456 when adding to 2789. The alignment by place value stays the same.
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