- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 8,009
- 8,009 is between 8,000 and 8,010
- 8,005 is the midpoint between 8,000 and 8,010
- As illustrated on the number line, 8,009 is greater than the midpoint (8,005)
- Therefore, 8,009 rounded to the nearest ten = 8,010
