Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Measurement - Chapter Summary, Review, and Test - Review Exercises - Page 607: 38

Answer

The area of Texas could not be measured in cubic miles, because a cubic mile is a unit used to measure volume. A cubic mile is not a unit used to measure area.

Work Step by Step

The area of Texas could not be measured in cubic miles, because a cubic mile is a unit used to measure volume. A cubic mile is not a unit used to measure area. To measure the area of Texas, we would need to use a unit that is used to measure area. For example, we could use square miles or square kilometers to measure the area of Texas.
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