This document discusses addition of whole numbers. It defines addition as bringing two or more numbers together to make a new total sum. The addends are the numbers being added and the plus sign is the addition symbol. When adding, digits are added from right to left and carrying is used when the sum is greater than 9. Word problems can be solved using the ESA method which stands for writing the Equation, finding the Solution, and stating the Answer. Key words that indicate addition is needed include add, altogether, both, more than, in all, plus, sum, total, combined, and join.