9. Julie is confused about why we multiply by 3 to convert 6 yards to feet. She thinks we should divide by 3 because feet are smaller than yards. a. Make a math drawing to show how yards and feet are related. Use your drawing and the definition of multiplication to explain why we multiply by 3 to convert 6 yards to feet. b. Discuss the relationship between the size of a unit and the number of units it takes to describe the length of an object.

9. Julie is confused about why we multiply by 3 to convert 6 yards to feet. She thinks we should divide by 3 because feet are smaller than yards. a. Make a math drawing to show how yards and feet are related. Use your drawing and the definition of multiplication to explain why we multiply by 3 to convert 6 yards to feet. b. Discuss the relationship between the size of a unit and the number of units it takes to describe the length of an object.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.1: Area And Initial Postulates

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