Estimation

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What is estimation?

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Estimation is the process of finding an approximate value or number that is close to the actual amount, often used when exact calculations are not necessary.

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What does it mean to round a number?

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Rounding a number means adjusting it to the nearest specified value, often to make calculations easier.

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Which number would round to 60? 54, 68, 45, 55

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55

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What is a reasonable estimate?

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A reasonable estimate is a value that is close enough to the actual amount to be useful, without needing to be exact.

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How do you estimate the total cost of multiple items?

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To estimate the total cost, round each item's price to a convenient number and then add those rounded numbers together.

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What is the best estimate of 10,556 - 5,417?

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The best estimate is 6000.

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When estimating, should you look for the exact amount?

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No, when estimating, you look for a reasonable amount, not the exact amount.

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What is the purpose of estimation in mathematics?

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Estimation helps to quickly assess the size or value of a number without performing exact calculations.

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If a game system costs $299 and games cost between $40 and $60, what is a reasonable total estimate for the system and three games?

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A reasonable estimate would be around $420.

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What is the best estimate of the total number of Aliens attending the open house if the options are 1400, 1412, 1350, 1300?

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The best estimate is 1400.