rounding and comparing numbers

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What is rounding?

Back

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

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What does it mean to compare numbers?

Back

Comparing numbers means determining which number is greater, less than, or equal to another number.

Front

How do you round the number 48 to the nearest ten?

Back

48 rounded to the nearest ten is 50.

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How do you round the number 62 to the nearest ten?

Back

62 rounded to the nearest ten is 60.

Front

If Jalen has 48 baseball cards and 62 football cards, how many cards does he have in total when rounded?

Back

When rounded, Jalen has about 110 cards (50 + 60).

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What is the estimated total weight of 98 suitcases weighing about 47 pounds each?

Back

The estimated total weight is about 5,000 pounds (rounded from 4,606 pounds).

Front

What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

Back

The symbol for 'equal to' is =.

Front

If a number is greater than 85,629 and less than 88,231, what is a possible number?

Back

87,720 is a possible number.