Patty had 11 bookmarks at home. She bought b more bookmarks at the school book fair. Write an expression that shows the number of bookmarks Patty has now.
Q. Patty had 11 bookmarks at home. She bought b more bookmarks at the school book fair. Write an expression that shows the number of bookmarks Patty has now.
Initial bookmarks: Patty initially has 11 bookmarks. She buys b more bookmarks. To find the total, add the initial amount to the amount bought.
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