Conversion and PEMDAS

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What is the conversion factor between feet and inches?

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1 foot = 12 inches.

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How many inches are in 6 feet of ribbon?

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6 feet = 6 × 12 = 72 inches.

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How do you convert gallons to quarts?

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1 gallon = 4 quarts.

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What is the total length of ribbon in inches if Angie buys 6 feet of red ribbon and 8 feet of blue ribbon?

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Total length = (6 + 8) feet × 12 inches/foot = 168 inches.

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What does PEMDAS stand for in mathematics?

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PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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= 8 + 9 × 2 = 8 + 18 = 26.

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= 12 × 10 + 6 = 120 + 6 = 126.

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How many feet are in 48 inches?

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48 inches = 48 ÷ 12 = 4 feet.

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What is the first step in solving an expression using PEMDAS?

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Solve any operations inside parentheses first.

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You solve the multiplication first: 5 × 2 = 10, then add 3.