How Do You Use Dimensional Analysis to Convert Units on One Part of a Rate?

How Do You Use Dimensional Analysis to Convert Units on One Part of a Rate?

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Word problems are a great way to see math in action! In this tutorial, learn how to use the information given in a word problem to create a rate. Then, find and use a conversion factor to convert a unit in the rate. Take a look!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • word problem
  • rate
  • conversion factor
  • convert
  • measurement
  • change measurements
  • convert measurements
  • unit
  • relationship between measurements
  • one unit

Background Tutorials

  • Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.

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      How Do You Do Long Multiplication?

      Multiplying together large numbers? No problem! In this tutorial, you'll see how to perform long multiplication to find the answer (without using a calculator!). Take a look!

  • Understand the concept of a unit rate a/b associated with a ratio a:b with b ≠ 0, and use rate language in the context of a ratio relationship.

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      Can you do 100 sit-ups in 2 minutes? That's a rate! Driving a car going 40 miles per hour? That's a unit rate! Watch this tutorial to learn about rate and unit rate (and the difference!).