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#1 Yesterday 23:54:52
- mycalsuite
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Why do unit conversions matter in mathematics?
Unit conversions take place in different contexts, including distance, time, and measurements. Nevertheless, a lot of people modify figures without understanding the foundational mathematics.
In what ways can you use ratios or proportional reasoning to clarify unit conversions or make them easier to comprehend?
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#2 Today 00:24:15
- Jai Ganesh
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Re: Why do unit conversions matter in mathematics?
It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.
Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.
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