Math story 5 · Addition

The Balloon Party

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Today is the little chick's birthday!

Papa Rooster blows up 6 balloons.

Mama Hen blows up just as many balloons.

How many balloons are there altogether?

Answer and working

There are 12 balloons!

Because 6 plus 6 is 12. Double 6 is 12.

6 + 6 = 12

Addition

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