This image describes the concept of addition between natural numbers, highlighting its basic operation and terminology:

1. Operation Definition:

   • Addition is performed using the + symbol.
   • It is explained as starting from the first number and counting forward as many units as the value of the second number.

2. Example:

   • The example given is $3 + 4$.
   • Starting at 3, count four additional units (4, 5, 6, 7).
   • The sum (or result) is $7$.

3. Terminology:

   • The numbers being added ($3$ and $4$) are called **