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Round $-408.06259$ to the specified place. whole number

   Round $-408.06259$ to the specified place.
whole number

Prealgebra

Tom Carson 4th Edition

Chapter 6, Problem 76

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Solved by Expert Julie Silva

04/17/2020

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In this case, it is the whole number or ones place. The digit in the ones place is 8. Show more…

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Key Concepts

Negative Numbers

Negative numbers represent values less than zero, and rounding them follows the same fundamental principles as with positive numbers. However, special attention is needed because the direction of rounding can affect the final value, especially when rounding away from or toward zero.

Rounding

Rounding is a mathematical technique used to simplify a number by reducing the number of digits while maintaining a value close to the original. It involves evaluating the digit immediately following the target place value and deciding whether to increase the digit in the target place based on standard rounding rules.

Place Value

Place value refers to the numerical value of a digit depending on its position within a number. When rounding to a specific place, such as the whole number place, it is essential to identify which digit corresponds to that place and examine the digits that follow to determine the appropriate rounding adjustment.

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