Math Lab

Make 10 With Two Numbers

Addition · Class I

Pick a number; see what makes 10.

3
type a value
010
Live values
  • Partner to make 107
  • Check sum10
Live readout
Partner to make 107
Check sum10
First number3

Formulas in this lab

  • Partner to make 10
    10a10 - a
  • Check sum
    a+(10a)a + (10 - a)
Tip: Number bonds of 10 are math superpowers!

Frequently asked questions

What does make 10 mean?

Making 10 means finding two numbers that add up to 10. For example, 3 and 7 make 10, and so do 4 and 6. Knowing all the pairs of 10 helps you add bigger numbers later.

How do I use the make-10 lab?

Pick any number from 0 to 10 with the slider. The lab will show you the matching number that completes 10. Try every number and you will learn all the pairs by heart.

When do we use number pairs of 10?

When you spend 7 rupees from a 10-rupee note, you get 3 rupees back. When you eat 4 biscuits from a pack of 10, 6 are left. These are real make-10 moments at home.

Did you know about pairs of 10?

There are only six special pairs to remember: 0 and 10, 1 and 9, 2 and 8, 3 and 7, 4 and 6, 5 and 5. Once you know these, mental maths feels much easier.