- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 8,971
- 8,971 is between 8,970 and 8,980
- 8,975 is the midpoint between 8,970 and 8,980
- As illustrated on the number line, 8,971 is less than the midpoint (8,975)
- Therefore, 8,971 rounded to the nearest ten = 8,970
