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Algebra_2
Chapter 27
Problem 3
Select a different problem
Example:
Convert 7200 in
2 to square feet.
Remember that 12 in = 1 ft. Dividing both sides of the
equality by 12 in. gives
)
Here you have maintained the equality by dividing both sides by 12 in.
Now if you multiply 7200 in
2 by
twice, and
divide the inches out of the numerator and denominator, you will end up
with the desired conversion. (this is the same as multiplying by 1 twice), thus
(\frac{1ft}{12in})=50 ft^2)
Note how the square inches divided out leaving square feet.
