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Which would be the most appropriate way to estimate -6.1(0.22)? Check all that apply.

Use rounding to get -6(0.2), and then multiply.
Use compatible numbers, such as -6(0.5), and then multiply.
Use the benchmark numbers -6 and 1, and then multiply.
Use front-end estimation to get -6(0.2), and then multiply.
Round the factors to the nearest whole number, and then multiply

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Answer:

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Explanation:

the answers are A,B,D on edge

or

Use rounding to get -6(0.2), and then multiply.

Use compatible numbers, such as -6(0.5), and then multiply.

Use front-end estimation to get -6(0.2), and then multiply.

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User J Bryan Price
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Answer:

I think it would be #'s 1 & 4

Explanation:

For the second one, rounding 0.22 to 0.5 would be unreasonable

and multiplying -6 and 1 wouldn't get a close answer

Using Factors would be unreasonable because you want a close estimate

User Wen Xu Li
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