Compound Denominate Numbers: Multiplying Compound Denominate Numbers
This clip explains how to multiply compound denominate numbers. The clip points out that, "
in multiplication, we don't work in columns as we do in addition
and, to multiply, the units must be the same
.(so) we convert both compound denominate nu...
Subject: length
Fluid Volume: Measuring With Cubic Units
This clip explains that fluid units are not the only means by which to measure the volume inside a container. "We can also measure volume with cubic units," the clip states. "Both volumes measure the same amount of space; these are just different wa...
Subject: length
Area and Volume: Finding the Area of a Parallelogram or a Triangle
This clip explains that finding the area of a parallelogram is much like finding the area of a rectangle. "The area of a parallelogram equals the base times the height," the clip states. The clip further notes that, "
if we cut a parallelogram in h...
Subject: length
Area and Volume: Finding the Area of a Square
This clip explains that a square is a special kind of rectangle whose 4 sides are the same length. The clip states that the formula for finding the
Subject: length
Area and Volume: Finding the Volume of a Rectangular Solid
rectangular solid equals length times width times height. The clip includes several practical problems.
Subject: length
Area and Volume: Finding the Area of an Irregular Polygon
This clip explains how to find the area of an irregular polygon that contains a right triangle and rectangle. "To solve the problem," the clips states, "
we'll find the area of the triangle, find the area of the rectangle, then we'll add both areas...
Subject: length
Length: Shortcut For Converting Metric Units, A
This clip explains that, instead of using a unit conversion factor to solve a problem, the student can use the decimal method, which the clip calls "a shortcut." "When we convert from metric to U.S. units," the clip notes, "we can use the shortcut b...
Subject: length
Length: Units of Length in the Metric System
This clip lists some of the things metric units are used to measure, as well as the closest equivalent units in the U.S. Customary System.
Subject: length
Perimeter: Finding the Perimeter When Sides Are Measured in Different Units
This clip explains that, when the sides of a polygon are stated in different units, it's necessary to convert so that they are expressed in the same units. Once this is done, the sides can be added up and the perimeter determined. The clip includes ...
Subject: length
Perimeter: Perimeter and Irregular Polygons
This clip explains that, "
we can find the perimeter of any polygon by adding the lengths of all sides." The clip includes practical problems and
Subject: length