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What is rounding?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to make it simpler and easier to work with, usually to the nearest ten, hundred, or other place value.

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What does it mean to estimate?

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Estimating means making an educated guess about a number or quantity, often by rounding.

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How do you round a number to the nearest ten?

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Look at the digit in the ones place. If it is 5 or more, round up. If it is 4 or less, round down.

Front

Round 314 to the nearest ten.

Back

310

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Round 168 to the nearest ten.

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170

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What is the best way to estimate the difference between two numbers?

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Round each number to the nearest ten and then subtract.

Front

Estimate the difference between 314 and 168 by rounding.

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310 - 170 = 140

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How do you find the total of two numbers?

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Add the two numbers together.

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Estimate the total of 85 and 102 by rounding to the nearest ten.

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90 + 100 = 190

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Round 95 to the nearest ten.

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100