There are 13 desks in a classroom. Five more desks are brought in. How many desks are in the classroom now?
Part A: Use the drop-down menu to complete the expression to tell you the number of desks in the classroom now.
Find 13 _____ 5.
Part B: Use the drop-down menus to explain why this expression will give you the answer.
This expression works because you are given _____, which are the desks in the room to start and the desks brought in.
You need to find _____, which is the number of desks in the classroom now.
Part A: Find 13 + 5.
Part B: This expression works because you are given 13, which are the desks in the room to start, and the desks brought in. You need to find 18, which is the number of desks in the classroom now.
Explanation: When you add the 5 new desks to the existing 13 desks, you get a total of 18 desks in the classroom. Keep practicing, you’re doing great! If you need more assistance, feel free to check the extended services page!