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to change from a larger unit to a smaller unit within the metric system ▼ to change from a smaller unit to a larger unit within the metric system ▼ multiply by 10 for each step to the left. divide by 10 for each step to the left. divide by 10 for each step to the right. quizlet

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Answer:

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Explanation:

To change from a larger unit to a smaller unit within the metric system: multiply by 10 for each step to the right

To change from a smaller unit to a larger unit within the metric system: divide by 10 for each step to the left.

Example:
1 kilometer = 1,000 (multiply each step by 10 each time until you reach 1,000 for each step to the right)

Hope this helps! :)

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