Number bonds · 5

Number Bonds of 5

2 pairs of numbers from 1 up make 5. Add 0 and 5 and that's 3.

The pairs that make 5

How to learn the bonds of 5

Five is a whole hand, and that makes these the best first bonds. Show a number on one hand and look at the fingers folded down: those are the other part.

The facts in these bonds

Add	Turned around	Take away	Take away
1 + 4 = 5	4 + 1 = 5	5 − 1 = 4	5 − 4 = 1
2 + 3 = 5	3 + 2 = 5	5 − 2 = 3	5 − 3 = 2

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Bonds of 5 FAQ

What are the number bonds of 5?

0 and 5, 1 and 4, 2 and 3. Each pair works turned around too.

How many number bonds does 5 have?

3 pairs, counting 0 and 5. There's no double, because 5 is odd.

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