Question

Lance is on a family vacation in Hawaii, and is collecting lava rocks while he is there. He found 8 lava rocks at the first beach he visited, and another 5 at the second beach. Which statements are true? Check all that apply.

To find the total number of rocks in his collection so far, Lance should add 8 and 5.
To find the total number of rocks in his collection so far, Lance should subtract 5 from 8.
To find the total number of rocks in his collection so far, Lance should subtract 8 from 5.
The total number of rocks in Lance’s collection so far is the sum of 8 and 5.
The total number of rocks in Lance’s collection so far is the difference between 8 and 5

Answer 1

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Answer:

• To find the total number of rocks in his collection so far, Lance should add 8 and 5.
• The total number of rocks in Lance’s collection so far is the sum of 8 and 5.

Explanation:

Adding 5 more rocks to his collection of 8 will result in a total that is 8+5, a sum that is found by adding 8 and 5.