The task involves using the
Commutative Property of Addition, which states that changing the order of the numbers being added does not change the sum. Mathematically, this is expressed as:
\[
a + b = b + a
\]
We need to fill in the missing numbers based on the images and the commutative property.
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Step 1: Analyze the First Problem
#### Image:
- On the left: 3 cupcakes + 2 cakes.
- On the right: 2 cakes + ? cupcakes.
#### Numbers:
- Left side: \( 3 + 2 \)
- Right side: \( 2 + ? \)
Using the commutative property:
\[
3 + 2 = 2 + 3
\]
So, the missing number is
3.
#### Final Answer for the First Problem:
\[
3 + 2 = 2 + 3
\]
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Step 2: Analyze the Second Problem
#### Image:
- On the left: 5 soccer balls + 1 beach ball.
- On the right: 1 beach ball + ? soccer balls.
#### Numbers:
- Left side: \( 5 + 1 \)
- Right side: \( 1 + ? \)
Using the commutative property:
\[
5 + 1 = 1 + 5
\]
So, the missing number is
5.
#### Final Answer for the Second Problem:
\[
5 + 1 = 1 + 5
\]
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Step 3: Analyze the Third Problem
#### Image:
- On the left: 6 carrots + 4 apples.
- On the right: 4 apples + ? carrots.
#### Numbers:
- Left side: \( 6 + 4 \)
- Right side: \( 4 + ? \)
Using the commutative property:
\[
6 + 4 = 4 + 6
\]
So, the missing number is
6.
#### Final Answer for the Third Problem:
\[
6 + 4 = 4 + 6
\]
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Final Answers:
1. \( 3 + 2 = 2 + 3 \)
2. \( 5 + 1 = 1 + 5 \)
3. \( 6 + 4 = 4 + 6 \)
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{3, 1, 5, 6, 4}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of zero property of addition worksheet.