- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 9,654
- 9,654 is between 9,650 and 9,660
- 9,655 is the midpoint between 9,650 and 9,660
- As illustrated on the number line, 9,654 is less than the midpoint (9,655)
- Therefore, 9,654 rounded to the nearest ten = 9,650
