Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Metric units of length: word problems

Metric units of length: word problems

What you'll learn

  • Identify the two operations needed to isolate the variable in a two-step inequality with 80% accuracy.
  • Solve two-step inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and graph the solution set on a number line with at least 70% accuracy on a quiz.
  • Explain the rule for multiplying or dividing by a negative number when solving inequalities, and demonstrate understanding by correctly applying it in at least 4 out of 5 problems.
  • Apply the understanding of two-step inequalities to solve real-world problems, such as determining the number of items that can be purchased within a budget, and accurately represent the solution using an inequality in at least 3 out of 4 word problems.

Tutorial Preview

1

A ribbon is 2 meters long. How long is it in centimeters?

2

A bug is 50 millimeters long. How long is it in centimeters?

3

Leo ran 1.5 km, then walked 800 m. How many meters did he travel?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A rope is 3 meters long. How long is it in centimeters?
0.30 cm
1.300 cm
2.3000 cm
3.0.3 cm
Easy
A pencil is 5 centimeters long. How long is it in millimeters?
0.50 mm
1.500 mm
2.0.5 mm
3.5 mm
Easy
A hallway is 200 centimeters wide. How wide is it in meters?
0.20 m
1.0.2 m
2.2 m
3.2000 m

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