What is a Sum in Math? Definition and Examples


What is a sum in math? In math, a sum is the result of an addition. For example, in 16 + 4 = 20, 20 is the sum.

Sum in math

Other examples of sum in math


1. In 5 + 4 = 9, 9 is the sum

2. In 10 + 10 = 20, 20 is the sum

3. In -5 + 4 = -1, -1 is the sum

4. In 6x + 5y + -2x + y + z = 4x + 6y + z, 4x + 6y + z is the sum

5. In 3x2 + 2x2  = 5x2, 5x2 is the sum

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