Question

then estimate...

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

part: 1 / 2

part 2 of 2

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

Explanation:

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Determine sign of product

\[
(-0.248) \times (-6) > 0
\]

Round decimal to nearest tenth

\[
-0.248 \approx -0.2
\]

Calculate estimated product

\[
(-0.2) \times (-6) = 1.2
\]
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Estimated answer: \((-0.248)(-6) \approx\) <blank>\(1.2\)</blank>
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Answer:

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Round decimal to nearest tenth

\[
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Calculate estimated product

\[
(-0.2) \times (-6) = 1.2
\]
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Estimated answer: \((-0.248)(-6) \approx\) <blank>\(1.2\)</blank>
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