Estimating Products and Estimating Quotients

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What is estimation in mathematics?

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Estimation is a method used to find an approximate value that is close to the exact amount, often used for simplifying calculations.

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How do you estimate a product?

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To estimate a product, round the numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand, then multiply the rounded numbers.

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Estimate the product: 4,280 x 2

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8,000

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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How do you estimate a quotient?

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To estimate a quotient, round the dividend and divisor to the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand, then divide the rounded numbers.

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Estimate the quotient: 214 ÷ 3

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70

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Estimate the quotient: 297 ÷ 3

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100

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Estimate the quotient: 3,619 ÷ 6

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600

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Estimate the quotient: 637 ÷ 8

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80

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What is rounding in estimation?

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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 whole number or specified place value.