Question

Jessica is measuring two line segments. The first line segment is 30 cm long. The second line segment is 500 mm long. How long are the two line segments together?

Answer 1

80 cm

Explanation:

So your gonna convert 500 mm to centimeters by dividing it by 10. 500/10= 50 once you get your answer you'll do 30+50=80 cm.

Answer 2

80 cm

Explanation:

To find the length of both segments together, convert the lengths into one unit measure. Convert 500 mm into centimeters by dividing it by 10. 500/10 = 50 cm. Now add 30 + 50 = 80 cm. The segment is 80 cm long.