Question

How to solve 26+6 using compensation strategy

Answer 1

The compensation strategy is a mental math strategy to solve easier the operations.

We have 26 +6

The first step is make one of the addends more friendly.

So its more easier to determinate if 26 becomes in 30

and. So we add 4 units then we subtarct 4 units to the other number.

26+4 = 30

6-4 = 2

30 +2 = 32

Then 26+6 = 32