Sum

Definition

"Sum" is the name given to the number which results when a set of numbers are added together.

Example One

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3 is an addend.

2 is an addend.

5 is the sum.

Example Two

2.3x + 3.5x = 5.8x

2.3x is an addend.

3.5x is an addend.

5.8x is the sum.

Example Three

(2x + 5y) + (7x - 4y) = 9x + y

(2x + 5y) is an addend.

(7x - 4y) is an addend.

9x + y is the sum.