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It is 2.6 km from Scott's house to the nearest mailbox. How far
is it in meters?

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Answer:

2600 m

Explanation:

1 km = 1000 m

Divide both sides by 1 km.


(1~km)/(1~km) = (1000~m)/(1~km)


1 = (1000~m)/(1~km)

Since the fraction on the right side equals 1, we can multiply it by any number without changing its value.


2.6~km * 1000 (m)/(km) = 2600~m

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