Q. Estimate the difference by rounding each number to the nearest whole number and then subtracting.7.86−1.99The difference is approximately _____.
Round Numbers: Step 1: Round each number to the nearest whole number. 7.86 rounds to 8 because it's closer to 8 than to 7.1.99 rounds to 2 because it's closer to 2 than to 1.
Subtract Rounded Numbers: Step 2: Subtract the rounded numbers.8−2=6
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