Checking answers: methods 1 and 2

Tips on different ways that answers can be checked: essential if you are using a calculator.

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Solve subtraction word problems. They should be answered by using the standard written method.

More ways of checking answers, including thinking of an equivalent calculation and doing an approximate calculation.

Estimating 3-digit subtraction.

Follow the instructions carefully to reach the final answer.

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