Checking answers: methods 3, 4 and 5

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

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

Estimating 3-digit subtraction.

Estimating 4-digit subtraction.

Follow the instructions carefully to reach the final answer.

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