SOLUTION: An inch is equal to about 2.54 centimeters. Write an expression which estimates the number of centimeters in x inches. Then estimate the number of centimeters in 12 inches.

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Question 1053664: An inch is equal to about 2.54 centimeters. Write an expression which estimates the number of centimeters in x inches. Then estimate the number of centimeters in 12 inches.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
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L%5Bcm%5D = L%5Bin%5D%2A2.54.

This equality says: The length of the segment in centimeters is equal to the length of the same segment in inches
multiplied by the conversion factor 2.54.


Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
An inch is equal to about 2.54 centimeters.
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1 inch = exactly 2.54 cm