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

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

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1,2,3 it think

hope this helps

User Hahcho
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Answer:

A and D as these answers are very close to the actual answer

Explanation:

-6.1 x 0.22 = -1.342

A) -6 x 0.2 = -1.2

B) -6 x 0.5 = -3

C) -6 x 1 = -6

D) -6 x 0.2 = -1.2

E) -6 x 0 = 0

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