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Value of the 8 in 2,786

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The question

Question: what is the value of the 8 in 2,786?

Value of the 8 in 2,786

1 Put the digits in the chart

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

2 Find the 8

The 8 is in the tens place.

3 Write its value

8 tens is 80.

8 tens = 80

4 Check

Keep the 8.

Make every digit after it a 0.

We get 80.

Yes!

It works.

2,786 → ,80

Let's look back.

First: put the digits in the chart.

Then: find the 8.

Then: write its value.

Last: check.

Answer
8 tens = 80

Your turn

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