2A: Understand, solve, and explain
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example of conversions with units raised to powers
1 yd = 3 ft (1 yd)² = (3 ft)² 1²yd² = 3²ft²
units
describe what the quantity measures or counts
how to convert between currencies (USD examples)
foreign to usd = usd × dollars per foreign usd to foreign = usd × foreign per dollar
what operation does "of" or "-" mean?
multiplication (ex: kilowatts x hours as "kilowatt-hours")
unit analysis
process of working with units to help solve problems
conversion factor
statement of equality used to convert between units
understand-solve-explain process
understand the problem solve the problem explain your result
