section 1.2 estimation Flashcards

1
Q

what is estimation ?

A

Is the process of approximately a rough answer to a question using the best available information

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2
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what are the sets of whole numbers ?

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0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,

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3
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what are digits ?

A

are the numbers

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4
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what determines a numbers place value ?

A

where the digit is

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5
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how to round whole numbers ?

A
  1. locate the digit where rounding is to occur then observe the digit to its right
  2. if the digit is then than 5, then round down leave the digit to be rounded as it is and change all the digits to its right to zeros.
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