5. Writing a Function Rule
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Use the conversion factor that 1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters.
4.5m
To convert centimeters (cm) to meters (m) we need to create a conversion factor. We know that there are 100 centimeters in 1 meter, which means we have the following conversion factor.
a*b/c= a* b/c
Cross out common factors
Simplify quotient
Identity Property of Multiplication
Calculate quotient
450 centimeters is equal to 4.5 meters.