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how do you know an estimate is an underestimate or an overestimate

 Oct 8, 2014

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Could you give more information on the problem you're doing this with?

But the easiest way: If you have the exact answer, and the estimate is lower than that answer, it's an underestimate. If it's higher, then it's an overestimate.

 Oct 8, 2014
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Could you give more information on the problem you're doing this with?

But the easiest way: If you have the exact answer, and the estimate is lower than that answer, it's an underestimate. If it's higher, then it's an overestimate.

SamHenry Oct 8, 2014

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