Regrouping with Single-Digit Addition

Question

what is the sum of 8 and 5?

We have 13 ____ pieces

A group of 10 of these ones pieces can be traded in for a _____ pieces

1 ten plus 3 ones is equivalent to _____

Answer 1

Let's break this down step by step:

1. The sum of 8 and 5 is 13.
2. We have 13 ones pieces.
3. A group of 10 of these ones pieces can be traded in for a ten pieces.
4. 1 ten plus 3 ones is equivalent to 13.

So, to fill in the blanks:

• We have 13 ones pieces.
• A group of 10 of these ones pieces can be traded in for a ten pieces.
• 1 ten plus 3 ones is equivalent to 13.