- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 8,997
- 8,997 is between 8,990 and 9,000
- 8,995 is the midpoint between 8,990 and 9,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 8,997 is greater than the midpoint (8,995)
- Therefore, 8,997 rounded to the nearest ten = 9,000
