Choose numbers with a particular sum, difference, product, or quotient

Key notes :

Addition (Sum):

  • The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers.
  • Example: If you need a sum of 10, pairs can be (7 + 3), (6 + 4), (5 + 5).

Subtraction (Difference):

  • The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.
  • Example: If you want a difference of 5, pairs can be (10 – 5), (8 – 3), (7 – 2).

Multiplication (Product):

  • The product is the result of multiplying two numbers.
  • Example: For a product of 12, pairs can be (3 × 4), (2 × 6), (1 × 12).

Division (Quotient):

  • The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.
  • Example: For a quotient of 4, pairs can be (16 ÷ 4), (12 ÷ 3), (8 ÷ 2).

Learn with an example

👉 Choose two numbers from the box to complete the division number sentence.
3,4,24,95


___÷____ = 6

  • Look for numbers in the box that have 6 as a factor.
  • 24 has 6 as a factor. What number can you divide 24 by to get 6?
  • 24 ÷ 4 = 6
  • 4 is in the box.
  • The division number sentence is 24 ÷ 4 = 6.

👉 Choose two numbers from the box to complete the addition number sentence.
1,5,7,8


____+____= 9

  • Try 1. What number can you add to 1 to get 9?
  • 1 + 8 = 9
  • 8 is in the box.
  • The addition number sentence is 1 + 8 = 9.

👉 Choose two numbers from the box to complete the sentence.
3,5,9,10


​____and ____​ have a product of 45.

  • Look for numbers in the box that are factors of 45.
  • 3 is a factor of 45. What number can you multiply by 3 to get 45?
  • 3 × 15 = 45
  • 15 is not in the box.
  • 5 is a factor of 45. What number can you multiply by 5 to get 45?
  • 5 × 9 = 45
  • 9 is in the box.
  • The numbers 5 and 9 have a product of 45.

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