Comparing Lengths

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What is length?

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Length is the measurement of how long something is from one end to the other.

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What unit is commonly used to measure length?

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Inches and centimeters are common units used to measure length.

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How do you find the difference in length between two objects?

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Subtract the shorter length from the longer length.

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If a pencil is 6 inches long and another pencil is 10 inches long, what is the difference in length?

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4 inches.

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What is the length of an object?

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The length of an object is how far it stretches from one end to the other.

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What does it mean to compare lengths?

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To compare lengths means to look at two or more lengths and see which is longer, shorter, or if they are the same.

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If a ruler is 12 inches long, how many inches is it?

Back

It is 12 inches long.

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What is the difference in length between a 5-inch toy and a 3-inch toy?

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2 inches.

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If a book is 8 inches long and a notebook is 10 inches long, what is the difference?

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2 inches.

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What is a common mistake when comparing lengths?

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A common mistake is to add the lengths instead of subtracting them to find the difference.