Question

then estimate...

answer: \\((-0.248)(-6) = 1.488\\)

part: 1 / 2

part 2 of 2

estimated answer: \\((-0.248)(-6) \approx\\)

Explanation:

Determine sign of product

$$ (-0.248) \times (-6) > 0 $$

Round decimal to nearest tenth

$$ -0.248 \approx -0.2 $$

Calculate estimated product

$$ (-0.2) \times (-6) = 1.2 $$

Answer:

Estimated answer: \((-0.248)(-6) \approx\) <blank>\(1.2\)</blank>