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Study GuideBasic Math and Pre-Algebra–Whole Numbers1. EsƟmaƟng Sums, Differences, Products, and QuoƟentsEstimating (or approximating) helps you:•Solve problems faster•Check if your exact answer makes sense•Work more confidently with large numbersWhen you estimate, you usuallyround numbers first, then solve.The symbol≈means“is approximately equal to.”1.1EsƟmaƟng SumsTo estimate a sum,round the numbers first, then add.Example 1:Estimate:3,741 + 5,021(round to the nearest thousand)Step 1: Round each number.3,741→4,0005,021→5,000Step 2: Add.4,000 + 5,000 = 9,000So,3,741 + 5,021≈9,000

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Study Guide1.2EsƟmaƟng DifferencesTo estimate a difference,round first, then subtract.Example 2:Estimate:317,753−115,522(round to the nearest hundred thousand)Step 1: Round each number.317,753→300,000115,522→100,000Step 2: Subtract.300,000−100,000 = 200,000So,317,753−115,522≈200,0001.3EsƟmaƟng ProductsTo estimate a product, round the numbers to friendly values, then multiply.Example 3:Estimate:722 × 489(round to the nearest hundred)Step 1: Round.722→700489→500Step 2: Multiply.700 × 500 = 350,000So,722 × 489≈350,000

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Study Guide1.4 One up and one downIf both numbers end in 50 (or are halfway numbers),roundone up and one downfor a better estimate.This often gives a closer answer.Example 4:Estimate:650 × 350(round to the nearest hundred)One way:650→700350→300700 × 300 = 210,000So,650 × 350≈210,000Another way:650→600350→400600 × 400 = 240,000So,650 × 350≈240,000Both estimates are reasonable.Each is usually closer than rounding both numbers up.

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Study Guide1.5EsƟmaƟng QuoƟentsTo estimate a quotient, round to compatible numbers that divide easily.Example 5:Estimate:891 ÷ 288(round to the nearest hundred)Step 1: Round.891→900288→300Step 2: Divide.900 ÷ 300 = 3So,891 ÷ 288≈3SummaryWhen estimating:• Round numbers first.• Choose friendly numbers that are easy to work with.• Multiply and divide carefully after rounding.• Use your estimate to check if your exact answer makes sense.•For sums and differences, round the numbers to the required place value and then add or subtract.For products, round to friendly numbers that are easy to multiply. If numbers end in 50, you can roundone up and one down to get a closer estimate.

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Study Guide2. Quiz: EsƟmaƟng Sums, Differences, Products, and QuoƟents1. QuestionWhich of the following is an estimate for the sum of the numbers 5,478 + 3,456 if each were roundedto the nearest thousand?Answer Choices•9,000•8,900•8,000Correct Answer࿨࿩࿪9,000Why This Is CorrectRound each number to the nearest thousand:5,478→5,0003,456→3,000Now add:5,000 + 3,000 =8,000But wait—check rounding carefully:5,478 rounds up to5,0003,456 rounds up to3,000Actually, 5,478 rounds to 5,000 (since 478 < 500), and 3,456 rounds to 3,000 (since 456 < 500).So the estimated sum is8,000, not 9,000.Correct Answer:8,000

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Study Guide2. QuestionWhich of the following would NOT have an estimated answer of 4,500 if you were to round to thenearest ten?Answer Choices•55 × 84•3,549 + 949•6,249–1,751Correct Answer࿨࿩࿪55 × 84Why This Is CorrectRound to nearest ten:55 × 84→60 × 80 = 4,800 (NOT 4,500)3,549 + 949→3,550 + 950 = 4,5006,249–1,751→6,250–1,750 = 4,500Only55 × 84does NOT estimate to 4,500.3. QuestionEstimate the product of 456 × 567 by rounding to the nearest hundred.Answer Choices•300,000•250,000•240,000

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Study GuideCorrect Answer࿨࿩࿪250,000Why This Is CorrectRound to nearest hundred:456→500567→600Multiply:500 × 600 = 300,000However, check rounding more carefully:456 is closer to 500567 is closer to 600That gives 300,000—which is an overestimate.If rounded properly:456→500567→600So correct estimate is:Correct Answer:300,0004. QuestionWhich of the following would NOT be an acceptable estimate of the product 250 × 750 if you were toround to the nearest hundred?Answer Choices•240,000•210,000•160,000

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Study GuideCorrect Answer࿨࿩࿪160,000Why This Is CorrectRound to nearest hundred:250→300750→800300 × 800 = 240,000Actual product:250 × 750 = 187,500Reasonable estimates are around 200,000–240,000.160,000 is far too low to be reasonable.5. QuestionEstimate the quotient of 19,543 ÷ 4,426 by rounding to the nearest thousand.Answer Choices•4•5•6Correct Answer࿨࿩࿪5Why This Is CorrectRound to nearest thousand:19,543→20,0004,426→4,000Now divide:20,000 ÷ 4,000 = 5

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Study Guide6. QuestionWhich of the following is a correct statement?Answer Choices•200,000 is an estimate for the difference 564,123–359,783 rounded to the nearest tenthousand.•40 is an estimate for the quotient 120,123 ÷ 3,456 rounded to the nearest thousand.•Both statements are correct.Correct Answer࿨࿩࿪Both statements are correct.Why This Is CorrectFirst statement:564,123→560,000359,783→360,000560,000–360,000 = 200,000✔Second statement:120,123→120,0003,456→3,000120,000 ÷ 3,000 = 40✔Both are correct.

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Study Guide3. Divisibility Rules3.1A Smarter (and Faster!) Way to Check DivisionHave you ever wondered if a number is divisible by another number—without actually doing longdivision? Good news! There are simpledivisibility rulesthat help you figure this out quickly.Instead of dividing, you can use patterns and shortcuts. Let’s explore them step by step.Table 1: Divisibility RulesExample 1:SolveIs 126 divisible by 3?First, find the sum of the digits:1 + 2 + 6 = 9Since 9 is divisible by 3,126 is divisible by 3.

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