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Swap the numbers

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5 + 12 = 17 and 12 + 5 = 17.
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Example

What number goes in the box?

8 + 11 = 11 +  
Answer: 8

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Swap and add · Numbers & Operations

5 + 12 and 12 + 5 have the same sum. Swapping the numbers does not change the answer.

5 + 12 = 17 and 12 + 5 = 17.

This is step 1 of unit 22, “Swap and add”, in Stage 1: Numbers to 20, adding and subtracting (ages 6–7). A round has 8 problems; 90% or better earns three stars. Everything is free with no sign-up, and your stars and XP are saved on this device.