- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 26,209
- 26,209 is between 26,200 and 26,210
- 26,205 is the midpoint between 26,200 and 26,210
- As illustrated on the number line, 26,209 is greater than the midpoint (26,205)
- Therefore, 26,209 rounded to the nearest ten = 26,210
