Topic explanation

Standard explanation

Deci, centi, and milli make a unit smaller. 1 m = 100 cm. 10 mm = 1 cm. 350 cm = 3.5 m because you divide by 100.

Key points

• 1 m = 100 cm
• 10 mm = 1 cm
• 350 cm = 3.5 m
• keep the ideas separate
• Smaller Than One: Deci, centi, and milli make a unit smaller. 1 m = 100 cm. 10 mm = 1 cm. 350 cm = 3.5 m because you d
• WHAT — SMALLER THAN ONE: Deci, centi, and milli make a unit smaller. 1 m = 100 cm. 10 mm = 1 cm. 350 cm = 3.5 m because you d
• HOW — Use the idea: Identify what is given, select this topic's rule or evidence, apply it one step at a time, and check
• CORE UNDERSTANDING: Deci, centi, and milli make a unit smaller. 1 m = 100 cm. 10 mm = 1 cm. 350 cm = 3.5 m because you d

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