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A Unit Conversion How-to Guide is posted on my website in the Unit Conversions Handout section.
Answers to this worksheet are also posted on the website. Use the answers to check your work.
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method of unit conversion demonstrated in class) in order to receive credit.
Example: Convert 48 inches to feet
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