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Estimate the difference by rounding each number to the nearest
whole number
and then subtracting.
\newline
6.8
−
2.3
6.8 - 2.3
6.8
−
2.3
\newline
The difference is approximately
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.
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Grade 7
Estimate sums, differences, and products of decimals
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Q.
Estimate the difference by rounding each number to the nearest whole number and then subtracting.
\newline
6.8
−
2.3
6.8 - 2.3
6.8
−
2.3
\newline
The difference is approximately
‾
\underline{\hspace{3em}}
.
Round Numbers:
Step
1
1
1
: Round each number to the nearest whole number.
6.8
6.8
6.8
rounds to
7
7
7
, and
2.3
2.3
2.3
rounds to
2
2
2
.
Subtract Rounded Numbers:
Step
2
2
2
: Subtract the rounded numbers.
7
−
2
=
5
7 - 2 = 5
7
−
2
=
5
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