Additive Identity Worksheet

Explore the concept of additive identity (the role of zero in addition) with this Grade 5 math worksheet.

Grade 5 Math Arithmetic and Number TheoryAdditive Identity

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.B.7

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Additive Identity Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Remember that the Additive Identity Property states that any number plus zero equals that same number.

1. The number that can be added to any number without changing its value is called the .

2. When you add zero to a number, the sum is always the number.

3. The additive identity for 15 is .

1. Which of the following equations demonstrates the Additive Identity Property?

7 + 3 = 10

5 + 0 = 5

2 x 1 = 2

10 - 0 = 10

2. What is the sum of 87 + 0?

870

87 + 87

1. Adding zero to any number changes its value.

True

False

2. Zero is the additive identity.

True

False

1. Explain in your own words what the Additive Identity Property means.

2. Write an equation that shows the Additive Identity Property using the number 42.

3. Show 5 + 0 = 5 on the number line below. Draw an arrow starting at 0, going to 5, and then another arrow from 5 (representing adding zero, which means staying at 5).