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I think you round it to the nearest whole number...

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Q: How do you estimate sums with decimals?
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How can you estimate sums or differences of decimals?

In the same way as you estimate them for whole numbers.


How do you divide decimals with partial sums method?

To divide decimals the partial sums method requires that numbers are separated into individual portions. The separated numbers are then solved in long division until eliminated.


How do you estimate sums and differences of whole numbers and decimals?

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How do you estimate mixed numbers sums?

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What number would you use to estimate to sums of 47 and 21?

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How do you estimate decimal sums and differences?

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How do you use benchmarks to estimate decimals?

by estimating the number after the decimal


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Decimals are estimated by rounding off the decimal places to the nearest tenths,hundredths,thousandths,ten thousandths,etc.


How do you use benchmark decimals to estimate 0.92 0.45?

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How do yo round to estimate sums and differences in math?

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