Patricia estimated that 439 - 186 would be close to 300. Do you agree? Explain and solve the problem.

no the answer is 253

would 439-186 be close to 300 agree

To solve the problem, let's subtract 186 from 439:

439 - 186 = 253.

Therefore, Patricia's estimate of 439 - 186 being close to 300 is not accurate. The correct answer is 253, which is significantly different from 300.

To solve this problem and determine if Patricia's estimate is close to 300, we need to subtract 186 from 439.

To do this, start by writing down the numbers vertically, aligning the digits according to their place values:

439
- 186

Begin subtracting from the rightmost digit (ones place) and then move to the left, carrying over as necessary.

Starting with the ones place, we have 9 - 6, which equals 3.

Moving to the tens place, we have 3 - 8. Since 3 is smaller than 8, we need to borrow from the hundreds place. We can rewrite 3 as 13 by borrowing 1 from the hundreds place. So, 13 - 8 equals 5.

Finally, in the hundreds place, we have 4 - 1, which equals 3.

So, 439 - 186 equals 253.

Now let's evaluate Patricia's estimate, which was that the result would be close to 300. The actual result, 253, is significantly smaller than 300.

Therefore, I do not agree with Patricia's estimate.