Estimating with Multiplying 2-Digit by 2-Digit

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What is estimating in multiplication?

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Estimating in multiplication is the process of finding a close approximation of the product of two numbers, rather than calculating the exact answer.

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Estimate 31 x 52.

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1,500

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Estimate 27 x 42.

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1,200

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What are compatible numbers?

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Compatible numbers are numbers that are easy to compute with mentally, often rounded to make calculations simpler.

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Use compatible numbers to estimate 71 x 14.

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70 x 15

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True or False: Estimating gives you the exact answer to a problem.

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False

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How would you estimate 53 x 72?

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50 x 70

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What is the purpose of estimating in math?

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The purpose of estimating is to quickly assess the size of a number or the result of a calculation without needing to perform exact calculations.

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Estimate 45 x 36.

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1,600

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What is rounding in the context of estimation?

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Rounding is adjusting a number to the nearest ten, hundred, etc., to make it easier to work with.