5.7 Converting Measures

​TO DO:

1.) Please take out a sheet of notebook paper.

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A conversion factor is a rate that equals 1

converting units

1.) Convert 36 quarts to gallons ( 1 gal = 4 qt)

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How to solve? Make a table​

converting units

2.) Convert 20 cm to inches ( 1 in = 2.54 cm)

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explanation and work

explanation and work

explanation and work

Comparing units

When comparing units, make sure the the units are THE SAME. You will need to do conversions before you compare.

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Problem: Complete the statement using < or > : 25oz_____2kg

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FIRST: Convert 25oz to kilograms ​(to make the units the same)

You will need to do 2 conversions. 16 oz = 1 lb AND 0.45 kg = 1 lb ​

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Look at the next slide to see the work...​

​FIRST: Convert 25oz to kilograms ​(to make the units the same)

You will need to do 2 conversions. 16 oz = 1 lb AND 0.45 kg = 1 lb ​

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changing units

How many liters does the human heart pump per minute? The human hear pumps 5 quarts of blood per minute.

​(1 qt = 0.95 L)

changing BOTH units

You are riding on a zip line. Your speed is 15 miles per hour. What is your speed in feet per second? You will need to make two conversions

(1 mi= 5,280 ft) (1 hr = 3,600 sec)