Multi-Digit Number

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting the digits of a number to make it simpler while keeping its value close to what it was. For example, rounding 4.86 to the nearest tenth gives 4.9.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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How do you round a number to the nearest tenth?

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To round a number to the nearest tenth, look at the digit in the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up the tenths place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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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 answer. It helps in making quick calculations without needing precise numbers.

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How do you estimate the product of two numbers?

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To estimate the product, round each number to a convenient value and then multiply the rounded numbers. For example, to estimate 5.7 × 3.2, round to 6 × 3 = 18.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What does it mean to divide equally?

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Dividing equally means sharing a total amount into equal parts. For example, if 1260 pencils are divided among 45 students, each student receives the same number of pencils.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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How do you find the number of items each person gets when dividing?

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To find how many items each person gets, divide the total number of items by the number of people. For example, 1260 pencils ÷ 45 students = 28 pencils per student.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in 728 ÷ 16, the quotient is 40.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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How do you estimate the quotient of two numbers?

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To estimate the quotient, round both the dividend and the divisor to convenient numbers and then divide the rounded numbers. For example, to estimate 6.34 ÷ 2.1, round to 6 ÷ 2 = 3.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 5 × 3 means adding 5 three times: 5 + 5 + 5 = 15.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 20 ÷ 4 means splitting 20 into 4 equal parts, which is 5.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2