measurement study guide

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What is measurement?

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Measurement is the process of determining the size, length, or amount of something using standard units.

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What unit is commonly used to measure length in inches?

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Inches are a unit of length in the customary system, often used in the United States.

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How many inches are in a foot?

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There are 12 inches in a foot.

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What is the best tool to measure the length of a pencil pouch?

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A ruler is the best tool to measure the length of a pencil pouch.

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If an octopus is 32 inches long and its head is 8 inches long, how do you find the length of the rest of the body?

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You can use the equation 8 + ⎕ = 32 to find the length of the rest of the body.

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How much hose did Mrs. Kilgore use if she started with 34 feet and had 15 feet left?

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Mrs. Kilgore used 19 feet of hose.

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What is longer: 8 inches or 26 centimeters?

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26 centimeters is longer than 8 inches.

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How many inches are in 2 feet?

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There are 24 inches in 2 feet.

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If Ziyan cut 24 inches of cloth, did he cut the correct amount for a project needing 2 feet?

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Yes, Ziyan cut the correct amount of cloth.

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What is a ruler used for?

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A ruler is used to measure length.