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7.7: Linear Unit Conversions

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Example 7.7.1

Convert 2 miles into ______ feet.

Solution

Since 1 mile = 5280 feet. Therefore 2 miles = 2(5280 feet) = 10560 feet

Example 7.7.2

Convert 15 yards into ______ miles.

Solution

Since 1 mile = 5280 feet and 3 feet = 1 yard. Follow the math below:

15 yards 1×3 feet 1 yard ×1 mile 5280 feet =15 yards 1×3 feet 1 yard ×1 mile 5280 feet =455280 miles 

Partner Activity 1

  1. Convert 20 inches into ________ yards.
  2. Convert 16 miles into _____ feet.

Practice Problems

  1. Convert 42 feet into ____ miles.
  2. Convert 81 inches into _____ yards.
  3. Convert 34 miles into _____ yards.
  4. Convert 91 yards into _____ inches.

This page titled 7.7: Linear Unit Conversions is shared under a not declared license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Amy Lagusker.

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