When a quick and approximate answer will suffice.
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∙ 7y agoUse estimation when an approximate answer is acceptable.
Estimation is a quick of working out roughly what the answer is
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precision
By one estimation, several hundred gallons of oil leaked into the lake. Estimation can often provide an approximate number, rather than an exact number.
I would use an estimation method.
Estimation is a quick of working out roughly what the answer is
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front end estimation means to use only the whole number part of the decimal. we only use whole numbers to do front end estimation
You could estimate 60/3, but 57/3 is 29.
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Use rounding and estimation to predict the approximate quotient of 285 ÷ 11.
It would be 8.
estimation.
by comparing the colours or the amount of precipitate
You can estimate when an exact answer is not needed.