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Value of the 7 in 572

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The question

Question: what is the value of the 7 in 572?

Value of the 7 in 572

1 Put the digits in the chart

We put each digit in its place, from the ones on the right.

2 Find the 7

The 7 is in the tens place.

3 Write its value

7 tens is 70.

7 tens = 70

4 Check

Keep the 7.

Make every digit after it a 0.

We get 70.

Yes!

It works.

572 → 70

Let's look back.

First: put the digits in the chart.

Then: find the 7.

Then: write its value.

Last: check.

Answer
7 tens = 70

Your turn

Try this one yourself, then check:

Value of the 9 in 591
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90

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