- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 72
- 72 is between 70 and 80
- 75 is the midpoint between 70 and 80
- As illustrated on the number line, 72 is less than the midpoint (75)
- Therefore, 72 rounded to the nearest ten = 70

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