Conversion Techniques in Math

The video tutorial from MooMooMath demonstrates how to convert meters to feet and inches using a systematic approach. It begins with an introduction to the conversion factor of meters to feet, followed by a detailed explanation of the conversion process using examples. The tutorial also covers converting meters to inches by first converting to feet and then to inches. The video concludes with a recap of the technique, emphasizing its versatility in converting various units.

What is the conversion factor from meters to feet?

• 1 meter = 4.28084 feet

• 1 meter = 3.28084 feet

• 1 meter = 2.28084 feet

• 1 meter = 5.28084 feet

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When converting meters to feet, what should you place on top of the fraction?

• The unit you are converting to

• The conversion factor

• The unit you are converting from

• The number 1

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In the example of converting 12 meters to feet, what is the final result?

• 40.3701 feet

• 36.3701 feet

• 39.3701 feet

• 38.3701 feet

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What is the first step in converting 23 meters to feet?

• Multiply by the conversion factor

• Place 23 over 1

• Place feet on top of the fraction

• Cancel the units

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What is the result of converting 23 meters to feet?

• 75.4593 feet

• 73.4593 feet

• 74.4593 feet

• 76.4593 feet

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What is the conversion factor from feet to inches?

• 1 foot = 12 inches

• 1 foot = 13 inches

• 1 foot = 11 inches

• 1 foot = 10 inches

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How many inches are there in 7 meters?

• 270.591 inches

• 271.591 inches

• 272.591 inches

• 273.591 inches

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What is the purpose of placing the given value over 1 in the conversion technique?

• To make the fraction look better

• To ensure the correct conversion factor is used

• To make it easier to cancel units

• To simplify the calculation

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What should you do after placing the units on top and bottom of the fraction?

• Subtract the units

• Add the units together

• Cancel the units

• Multiply the units

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What is the final step in the conversion technique?

• Add the conversion factors

• Divide the conversion factors

• Multiply straight across

• Subtract the conversion factors

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