Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - Concept Byte - Page 122: 5

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We can use different conversion factors to solve the problem. Normally, two different conversion factors are used in any equality. For example, when we convert rates, we can convert a speed in miles per hour to feet per second. Because rates compare measures in two different units, we must multiply by two conversion factors to change both of the units.
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