Algebra 1 : Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #1261 : Algebra 1

Convert one inch to yards.

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Explanation:

Write the conversion factors.

From here we multiply the conversion factors together making sure the units from the top cancel with those on the bottom to leave yards.

Example Question #22 : Converting Measurements

How many quarts are in  of a gallon?

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Explanation:

Four quarts make up a gallon.  Write the dimensional analysis.

Multiply the amount of gallons given in the question by the conversion factor. Make sure to have the units on the top cancel those in the bottom to leave the amount quarts.

Example Question #1263 : Algebra 1

Convert:   to inches.

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Explanation:

Write the conversion factor of inches and feet.

Now use this coversion and multiply it by what was given in the original question.

Example Question #1264 : Algebra 1

Convert  miles to kilometers.

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Explanation:

The conversion factor from miles to kilometers is: .

 

To find how many kilometers in miles, multiply by the conversion factor such that the units of miles cancels out, and you are left with kilometers.

Example Question #1261 : Linear Equations

How many seconds are in  hours?

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We know that there are  minutes in an hour and  seconds in a minute, so we can set up the following:

Example Question #1262 : Linear Equations

Julia is building a dog house and it requires a piece of wood that is  feet long. How many inches long is that piece of wood?

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Since we know that there are  inches in a foot, we can find the number of inches the piece of wood is.

Example Question #1263 : Linear Equations

Find the number of centimeters found in  meters.

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Explanation:

Recall that  centimeters are found in  meter.

Example Question #1268 : Algebra 1

Find the number of inches in  yards.

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Explanation:

Recall that  yard has  feet, and  foot has  inches.

Example Question #1264 : Linear Equations

How many yards are in  feet?

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Explanation:

Recall that there are  feet in a yard.

Example Question #1265 : Linear Equations

How many milligrams are in  kilograms?

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Explanation:

Recall that there are  milligrams in  gram and  grams in  kilogram.

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