In a garden, $5$ carrots, $7$ tomatoes, and $2$ potatoes are grown. Select the correct equation that will help us to find the total number of vegetables.

5 + 7 + 2 = 16

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2 + 7 + 5 = 15

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7 + 5 + 2 = 16

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5 + 7 + 2 = 14

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Solution

The correct option is D $5 + 7 + 2 = 14$
Solution: Option B

Say: Let’s read the question and observe the image.

Ask:
Just by looking at the numbers, can you tell me the total number of vegetables will be more than or less than $10$ ?
Ans: It will be more than $10$ , because $7 + 5$ is more than $10$ . So, $7 + 5 + 2$ will be more than $10$ .

How many counters do we add on a number frame first?
Ans: 5

How many do we add next and what will be the total?
Ans: We add 7 next and the total will be $12.$

How many do we add next and now what will be the total?
Ans: We add $2$ next and the total will be $14.$

What will be the addition equation?
Ans: $5 + 7 + 2 = 14$

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

WB: If required, use the whiteboard to draw the number frame and write the equation.

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In a garden, 5 carrots, 7 tomatoes, and 2 potatoes are grown. Select the correct equation that will help us to find the total number of vegetables.

In a garden, $5$ carrots, $7$ tomatoes, and $2$ potatoes are grown. Select the correct equation that will help us to find the total number of vegetables.