I am trying to solve measurement equations problems by using the five steps in solving a measurement equation. I am helping a fourth grader with math problems. The problems are coming from the A Beka Book Arithmetic 4 by Judy Howe.
2006-09-05 13:13:38 · 24 answers · asked by Squirm 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Change the 3 feet to inches, remembering that there are 12 inches to one foot.
3ft.x12in./ft.=36in.
Add that result to the 16 inches to get the total inches.
2006-09-05 13:18:16 · answer #1 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1 feet = 12 inches
therefore, 3 feet = 36 inches ((3 times 12=36)
then, 36 inches + 16 inches = 52 inches
Steps:
1. convert everything to the same unit.
2. make sure all the math stays consistent with that unit.
3. since 1 ft equals 12 inches, then 3 ft must equal 36 inches. if the student doesnt understand that, take a ruler and measure out 3 feet. then mark all the inches on it, then have him/her count how many inches there are in total.
4. after u get 36 in, add it to the 16 in. notice that the calculation are in the same units. then ur done
make sure the student understands the conversion b/w inches and feet first. thats the most important part.
2006-09-05 20:19:17 · answer #2 · answered by lauburton 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not familiar with the 5 step program however in this situation u look for the smallest common measurement...being inches (1)then convert all dimensions to inches (2) ,therefore 12" = 1" (3)therefore 3' = 12 x 3 = 36" (4) then add 16" = 36+16= 52". (5) just happens to be 5 steps? hope this helps.
2006-09-05 20:29:02 · answer #3 · answered by Peter D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are 12 inches in a foot.
Therefore there are 36 inches in 3 feet (12 x 3).
The total number of inches is 16 + 36 = 52.
2006-09-05 20:16:11 · answer #4 · answered by Trevor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand the 5 step method.
I have been doing math for to many years. And I come up with 4 ft. 4 inches.
12 inches in 1 foot.
12X3=36 inches
36+16 equals 52 inches.
52 divided by 12 equals 4 feet and 4 inches.
2006-09-05 20:19:28 · answer #5 · answered by Here I Am 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
52 one foot is 12 inches 12 + 12 = 24 +12 = 36 + 16 = 52
2006-09-05 20:16:08 · answer #6 · answered by <º)))ß@Ð @š§ @††‡†µÐ€(((º> 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are 12 inches in a foot.
3*12 = 36 inches.
16 + 36 = 52 inches
2006-09-05 20:15:45 · answer #7 · answered by Will 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are 12 inches in a foot. Thereby, 3 times 12 is 36 inches. 36 inches plus the 16 inches equals 52 inches.
2006-09-05 20:15:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's 12 inches in a foot so you could multiply 12 by 3 and get 36 then add 16 to get 52 as your answer...
2006-09-05 20:16:46 · answer #9 · answered by secret agent lady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
16 inches + 3 feet = ? inches
You need to determine the number of inches in a foot and mulitply by 3, right?
12 inches = 1 foot
3 x 12 = 36
36 inches = 3 feet
16 inches + 36 inches = 52 inches
Peace!
2006-09-05 20:17:16 · answer #10 · answered by carole 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
16 inches plus 3 feet equals. 1 foot = 12 inches. 12 inches times 3 (3 feets) then plus 16 is: 52. Hope that hepls.
2006-09-05 20:16:24 · answer #11 · answered by nightskystar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋