Estimate Sums and Differences

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What is estimation in math?

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Estimation is a way to find a number that is close to the exact amount, often by rounding numbers.

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How do you round a number to the nearest hundred?

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Look at the tens digit: if it's 5 or more, round up; if it's 4 or less, round down.

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Estimate the sum of 250 + 370 by rounding to the nearest hundred.

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600

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Estimate the difference of 90 - 25 by rounding to the nearest ten.

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60

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What is the best estimate of 926 - 607?

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300

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How do you find the difference between two numbers?

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Subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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Estimate the sum of 327 + 431 by rounding to the nearest hundred.

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700

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What is the greatest place value?

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The greatest place value is the highest value position in a number, such as thousands, hundreds, tens, or ones.

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Estimate the total number of works of art: 237 + 349 + 219 by rounding to the nearest hundred.

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700

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What is the estimated difference between 1,537 and 2,785 when rounded to the nearest hundred?

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1,300