Calculate the Sum: 74 + 32 + 6 + 4 + 4

Question

74+32+6+4+4=? 74+32+6+4+4=\text{?}

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve
00:03 Let's solve each addition operation separately
00:17 Let's arrange the equation so it's convenient for us to add
00:21 We'll continue with the same method, solving each addition separately and then combining
00:26 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

In order to simplify the resolution process we try to add numbers that give us a round result.

Keep in mind that:

4+4=8 4+4=8

Now we get the exercise:

74+36+6+8= 74+36+6+8=

Keep in mind that:

74+6=80 74+6=80

32+8=40 32+8=40

Now, we get a more manageable exercise to solve:

80+40=120 80+40=120

Answer

120