Estimating Sums

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What is estimation in mathematics?

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Estimation is the process of finding an approximate value that is close enough to the right answer, often used when exact calculations are not necessary.

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How do you round a number to the nearest ten?

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To round a number to the nearest ten, look at the digit in the ones place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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Estimate the sum of 71 and 85 by rounding each number to the nearest ten.

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70 + 80 = 150.

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Estimate the sum of 322 and 478 by rounding each number to the nearest hundred.

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300 + 500 = 800.

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What is the estimated sum of 123 and 456 when rounded to the nearest hundred?

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100 + 500 = 600.

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How do you estimate the sum of two numbers?

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To estimate the sum, round each number to a convenient value and then add those rounded values.

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What is the estimated sum of 62 and 35 when rounded to the nearest ten?

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60 + 40 = 100.

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Why is estimation useful in everyday life?

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Estimation helps in making quick calculations, budgeting, and assessing quantities without needing exact numbers.

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What is the estimated sum of 437 and 37 when rounded to the nearest ten?

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440 + 40 = 480.

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What is the difference between exact and estimated sums?

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Exact sums provide the precise total, while estimated sums give a close approximation that is easier to calculate.