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Here are some facts about units of length.Fill in the blanks

Here are some facts about units of length.Fill in the blanks-example-1
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• 1 ft = 12 in

for 3ft, multiply it by 12 inches

3 x 12 = 36 in

• 1yd = 3 ft

proportion:

yd/ft = 1/3

For 24 ft:

x/24

Equal both

1/3 =x/24

Solve for x

1 (24) = 3(x)

24 = 3x

24/3 = x

x= 8 yd

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