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Can estimating be used when adding or subtracting negative numbers? Create an addition or subtraction problem using negative numbers and explain why estimating can be helpful.

2007-03-11 19:34:16 · 1 answers · asked by jay k 1 in Science & Mathematics Mathematics

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Estimating works the same for negative numbers as it does for positive numbers. Just keep your sign relationships in mind
. -820 ≈ . -800
. -605 ≈ . -600
-1425 ≈ -1400

2007-03-11 19:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0 0

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