Rounding and Estimating products

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What is rounding in mathematics?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to make it simpler and easier to work with, while keeping its value close to what it was.

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What does it mean to estimate a product?

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Estimating a product means finding a number that is close to the actual product, often by rounding the numbers before multiplying.

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What is a compatible number?

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A compatible number is a number that is easy to work with when estimating calculations, often rounded to make mental math easier.

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How do you round the number 321 to the nearest ten?

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321 rounded to the nearest ten is 320.

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What is the estimated product of 300 and 50?

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The estimated product of 300 and 50 is 15,000.

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When rounding 54 to the nearest ten, what do you get?

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54 rounded to the nearest ten is 50.

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What is the purpose of estimating in math?

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The purpose of estimating in math is to quickly find an approximate answer without calculating the exact value.

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If you see the word 'about' in a math problem, what should you do?

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You should estimate the answer.

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What is the estimated product of 400 and 60?

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The estimated product of 400 and 60 is 24,000.

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How do you find a compatible number for 122?

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A compatible number for 122 is 125, as it is close and easy to work with for calculations.