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Lesson 9: Addition and subtraction word problemsAddition, subtraction, and estimation: FAQ
Frequently asked questions about addition, subtraction, and estimation.
Why is it important to learn how to round?
Rounding numbers is helpful when we want to estimate sums or differences. For example, if we want to add and , we might round both numbers to the nearest hundred and estimate that the sum is around .
What are some strategies for adding or subtracting two or three-digit numbers?
There are many ways we can add numbers together. One way is to break one of the numbers down and add or subtract each part separately. Another strategy is to use groups of or or by using a number line.
What does it mean to "regroup" when adding numbers?
When we regroup, we carry over numbers from one place value to another. For example, when we add and , we end up with in the ones place. But we can't write as the sum because we only use one digit in the ones place. So we regroup by carrying over the from the into the tens place, which gives us a sum of .
Why is it important to learn these skills?
We use addition, subtraction, and estimation in our everyday lives all the time! For example, when we go to the store, we might estimate how much our items will cost before we get to the checkout line. Or when we're baking, we might need to add or subtract measurements to get the right amount of ingredients.
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- some times the word problem dose not make sens, so then it is hard to solve.(could you help?)(8 votes)
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- How many is the unit test?(6 votes)
- there i 12 unit tests!(3 votes)
- Why does the unit test have so much question.(4 votes)
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- when will our class learn negative numbers?(5 votes)
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- why are some questions easy and some are hard(4 votes)
- that means the easy is probably practice and hard is learning(0 votes)
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- Why do we have estimation and rounding?(2 votes)
- Now I can round better.!(2 votes)