Big Ideas Math: Modeling Real Life, Grade 6
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6. Converting Measures
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Exercise 20 Page 146

Use the conversion factor that 1 centimeter is equal to 100 millimeters.

480

Practice makes perfect
Let's start by copying the given statement. 48cm&= mm Converting between centimeters (cm) and millimeters (mm) will involve using a conversion factor. 10mm/1cm Multiplying 48cm by this conversion factor will convert it to millimeters.
48cm*10mm/1cm
48cm* 10mm/1cm
48cm* 10mm/1cm
48* 10mm/1
48* 10mm
480mm
To complete the given statement, we will substitute 480 into the blank space. 48cm&=480mm

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Common Conversion Factors
The following tool can be used to help you explore some of the most commonly used conversion factors. Conversions can be made both within or between the Metric System and the Imperial System — which is also known as the U.S. Customary System. Conversions can also be made for different measurement types: length, mass, temperature, time, area, or volume.
Conversion factors between different units of measurement
All across the globe, humans use conversion factors on a daily basis. Want to use a recipe that is written using milliliters? Convert it! Want to compare your height to that of an Olympic athlete? Convert it! You can read more about applications of conversion factors in our original content.

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