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Factor-Label Method. The purpose of the factor-label method is to convert units into other units. Convert 34 cm into meters. 1) write given info find a conversion factor Put units in correct spot Do the math. 100 cm = 1 m. 34 cm. =. 0.34 m. X. Convert 5.5 m into centimeters. 5.5 m.
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The purpose of the factor-label method is to convert units into other units Convert 34 cm into meters. 1) write given info • find a conversion factor • Put units in correct spot • Do the math 100 cm = 1 m 34 cm = 0.34 m X
Convert 5.5 m into centimeters 5.5 m X = 550 cm Convert 36 in2 into square feet. Need to do it twice because really (in x in) 1 36 in2 X X = 0.25 ft2
Convert 55 mile per hour into feet per second. X X = Hour needs to go on top to cancel out the hour on the bottom