- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 52
- 52 is between 50 and 60
- 55 is the midpoint between 50 and 60
- As illustrated on the number line, 52 is less than the midpoint (55)
- Therefore, 52 rounded to the nearest ten = 50

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