SOLUTION: If you were asked to find the sum of 5+12. What strategy would you ude

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Question 937928: If you were asked to find the sum of 5+12. What strategy would you ude
Found 2 solutions by richard1234, Alan3354:
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mental math. 5+12 = 17

However, if I really had to ask myself how to do 5+12 mentally, I would first think, "5+10 = 15", then add 2 to get 17.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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I would add the 2 numbers.