- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 653
- 653 is between 650 and 660
- 655 is the midpoint between 650 and 660
- As illustrated on the number line, 653 is less than the midpoint (655)
- Therefore, 653 rounded to the nearest ten = 650

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