Rounding Whole Numbers

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What is rounding in mathematics?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting the digits of a number to make it simpler while keeping its value close to what it was.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest thousand?

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Rounding to the nearest thousand means adjusting a number to the closest multiple of 1,000.

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How do you round a number to the nearest hundred?

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To round to the nearest hundred, look at the tens digit. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the rule for rounding to the nearest ten?

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To round to the nearest ten, look at the ones digit. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is estimation in mathematics?

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Estimation is using known values to find an approximate answer that is close enough to the actual value.

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How do you round 6,929 to the nearest thousand?

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6,929 rounded to the nearest thousand is 7,000.

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What is the result of rounding 95 to the nearest hundred?

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95 rounded to the nearest hundred is 100.

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How do you round 459 to the nearest ten?

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459 rounded to the nearest ten is 460.

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What is the process for rounding 835,825 to the nearest hundred thousand?

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835,825 rounded to the nearest hundred thousand is 800,000.

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What is the significance of the digit in the place value when rounding?

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The digit in the place value determines whether to round up or down based on the digit immediately to its right.