Sure! Let’s solve each “Arrays of Fruit” problem by writing a
repeated addition sentence (also called an addition sentence for arrays) and then solving it.
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🍌 1. Bananas
- There are
2 rows.
- Each row has
7 bananas.
✔ Addition Sentence:
7 + 7 = 14
👉 *We add the number in each row: 7 in first row, 7 in second row.*
Answer: 14
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🍊 2. Oranges
- There are
3 rows.
- Each row has
8 oranges.
✔ Addition Sentence:
8 + 8 + 8 = 24
👉 *Add 8 three times — one for each row.*
Answer: 24
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🍍 3. Pineapples
- There are
2 rows.
- Each row has
5 pineapples.
✔ Addition Sentence:
5 + 5 = 10
👉 *Two rows, five in each — so 5 + 5.*
Answer: 10
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🍎 4. Apples
- There are
3 rows.
- Each row has
8 apples.
✔ Addition Sentence:
8 + 8 + 8 = 24
👉 *Same as oranges — 3 rows of 8.*
Answer: 24
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🍇 5. Grapes
- There are
2 rows.
- Each row has
6 bunches of grapes.
✔ Addition Sentence:
6 + 6 = 12
👉 *Two rows, six in each — so 6 + 6.*
Answer: 12
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✔ Final Answers:
| Fruit | Addition Sentence | Answer |
|------------|------------------------|--------|
| Bananas | 7 + 7 = 14 | 14 |
| Oranges | 8 + 8 + 8 = 24 | 24 |
| Pineapples | 5 + 5 = 10 | 10 |
| Apples | 8 + 8 + 8 = 24 | 24 |
| Grapes | 6 + 6 = 12 | 12 |
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Why this matters: This activity helps build understanding of
multiplication as repeated addition. For example, 7 + 7 is the same as 2 × 7, and 8 + 8 + 8 is 3 × 8. Arrays visually show how multiplication works!
Let me know if you want to turn these into multiplication sentences too! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of array worksheet for 2nd graders.
