- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 172
- 172 is between 170 and 180
- 175 is the midpoint between 170 and 180
- As illustrated on the number line, 172 is less than the midpoint (175)
- Therefore, 172 rounded to the nearest ten = 170

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