diff --git a/algebra/addition/python/add.py b/algebra/addition/python/add.py
index 4cd948179..875febdc2 100644
--- a/algebra/addition/python/add.py
+++ b/algebra/addition/python/add.py
@@ -2,5 +2,11 @@ def add(first,second):
   """Adds two numbers"""
   return first + second
 
+def sum(numList):
+  result=0
+  for i in range(len(numList)):
+    result+=numList[i]
+  return result
+
 if __name__ == "__main__":
   add(2,3)