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Calculate 6 tens 0 ones

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Step by step

The question

Question: what number is 6 tens and 0 ones?

6 tens 0 ones

1 Show it with blocks

A ten is 10 ones stuck together.

We count the tens, then the ones.

2 Write the number

In 60, the 6 is in the tens place.

The 0 is in the ones place.

So 6 tens and 0 ones is 60.

6 tens 0 ones = 60

Careful!

0 ones still needs its 0.

6 alone would be 6 ones.

Careful: not 6 ✗

3 Check

6 tens is 60.

60 and 0 make 60.

Yes!

It works.

60 + 0 = 60

Let's look back.

First: show it with blocks.

Then: write the number.

Last: check.

Answer
6 tens 0 ones = 60

Your turn

Try this one yourself, then check:

8 tens 0 ones
Show the answer
8 tens 0 ones = 80

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