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Sort the Steps of the Estimation Strategy
publish date: 2026/05/08 23:24:30.648795 UTC
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Drag the steps of the estimation process into the correct order (Step 1 first).
Add all rounded numbers together to find the estimated result.
Identify which numbers in the expression are positive and which are negative.
Round each number in the expression to the specified place value.
State whether the result represents a net gain or a net loss.
Correct Answer
(1) Identify which numbers in the expression are positive and which are negative.
(2) Round each number in the expression to the specified place value.
(3) Add all rounded numbers together to find the estimated result.
(4) State whether the result represents a net gain or a net loss.
Explanation
The estimation strategy from the section: 1) Identify signs → 2) Round to the specified place value → 3) Add rounded values (positives and negatives separately is efficient) → 4) Interpret the sign of the result as gain (+) or loss (−).
Reference
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