Rounding to the Nearest 10

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What is rounding in mathematics?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting the digits of a number to make it simpler or to make it easier to work with, typically by increasing or decreasing the number to the nearest specified place value.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest ten?

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Rounding to the nearest ten means adjusting a number to the closest multiple of ten. If the last digit is 5 or more, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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How do you round the number 486 to the nearest ten?

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To round 486 to the nearest ten, look at the last digit (6). Since 6 is 5 or more, round up to 490.

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What is the result of rounding 79 to the nearest ten?

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When rounding 79 to the nearest ten, the last digit is 9. Since 9 is 5 or more, round up to 80.

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How do you round the number 82 to the nearest ten?

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To round 82 to the nearest ten, look at the last digit (2). Since 2 is less than 5, round down to 80.

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What is the nearest ten to the number 17?

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The nearest ten to 17 is 20, as the last digit (7) is 5 or more, prompting a round up.

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How do you round the number 56 to the nearest ten?

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To round 56 to the nearest ten, look at the last digit (6). Since 6 is 5 or more, round up to 60.

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What is the rule for rounding numbers?

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The rule for rounding numbers is: if the digit to the right of the rounding place is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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Can you give an example of rounding a two-digit number to the nearest ten?

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Sure! For example, rounding 34 to the nearest ten: the last digit is 4, which is less than 5, so round down to 30.

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What happens when you round a number that is exactly halfway between two multiples of ten?

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When a number is exactly halfway between two multiples of ten (e.g., 25, 35), it is typically rounded up to the higher multiple of ten.