Math Tricks for Adding Large Numbers

Math Tricks for Adding Large Numbers

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video tutorial demonstrates a simple trick for adding and subtracting larger numbers by rounding them to the nearest multiples of 10. It provides three examples: adding 45 and 56, adding 128 and 40, and subtracting 235 and 40. The method involves rounding numbers up or down, performing the arithmetic, and then adjusting the result by adding or subtracting the difference. This approach simplifies calculations and makes math easier. The video concludes with a call to subscribe for daily math and science content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea introduced for simplifying addition of large numbers?

Using a calculator

Rounding numbers to the nearest multiple of 10

Breaking numbers into smaller parts

Using a number line

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first example, what number is 45 rounded up to?

55

60

50

40

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After rounding 56 to 60, what is the next step in the first example?

Add 10

Subtract 4

Add 5

Subtract 9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the second example, what is 128 rounded up to?

130

135

140

120

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of adding 130 and 40 in the second example?

160

150

170

180

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the third example, what is 235 rounded down to?

225

220

240

230

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What adjustment is made after rounding 235 and 40 in the third example?

Add 6

Subtract 11

Add 11

Subtract 6

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final result of the subtraction example?

290

281

270

260