Math Problem Statement

Overlines This activity will help you meet these educational goals: Mathematical Practices—You will make sense of problems and solve them and use mathematics to model real-world situations. Directions Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work.

Activity Christy works in a building that is 880 feet tall. She wants to know the height of the building in miles and write it in decimal form. Complete the tasks below to help Christy find the answers she’s looking for.

Part A The problem involves a conversion from feet to miles. How many feet are in one mile? Use the Internet or another resource if you need help.

Solution

There are 5,280 feet in one mile.

Would you like any more details or have any questions about this conversion?

Here are 5 questions you might want to ask next:

  1. How do you convert feet to miles using the conversion factor?
  2. Can you provide an example of converting feet to miles with a different value?
  3. Why are there 5,280 feet in a mile?
  4. What other units of measurement are commonly converted to miles?
  5. How can I use this conversion factor in real-world applications?

Tip: To convert feet to miles, divide the number of feet by 5,280.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Unit Conversion
Decimal Form

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 4-6