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In 34, the 3 means three tens and the 4 means four ones.
Learn together
- Make three bundles of ten sticks and four single sticks.
- Count 10, 20, 30, then 31, 32, 33, 34.
- Write the expanded form: 34 = 30 + 4.
Example to explore
34 = 3 tens + 4 ones = 30 + 4
Try it yourself
- How many tens are in 52?
- Complete: 46 = 40 + __
- Which number has 7 tens and 2 ones?
Hands-on project
Open a place-value shop. Create price tags and “pay” using bundles of ten and singles.
Reflect and grow
How do tens help you understand a big number?