Grade 2 Place Value: Expanded Form

Worked examples

Real problems from the practice worksheets, solved one step at a time.

1. Example 1

   What number is 400 + 40 + 6?

   1. To build the number, add the value of each place: 400 + 40 + 6.
   2. 400 + 40 + 6 = 446.

   Answer: 446

2. Example 2

   Write 895 in expanded form

   1. Expanded form shows what each digit is worth. Break 895 apart place by place.
   2. So 895 = 800 + 90 + 5.

   Answer: 800 + 90 + 5

3. Example 3

   What number is 300 + 40?

   1. To build the number, add the value of each place: 300 + 40.
   2. 300 + 40 = 340.

   Answer: 340