how do you work on the metric system??? like we are trying to convert decimals from mm to m and kilometers to decimeters stuff like that and i dont understand it

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cathyangs · Answer

The metric system is centered around the number 10. Each unit goes up by 10. 
A decameter is 10 meters. A hectometer is 10 decameters. A kilometer is 10 hectometers.

a good mnemonic to remember this is:
King Henry died (only/by) drinking chocolate milk.

they are, in order:
Kilo-1000X base
Hecto-100X base
Deca-10X base
One/Base - ex: liter, meter, gram
Deci-base/10
Centi-base/100
Mili-base/1000

Hope this helps you! :)

anonymous · Answer

thank you

cathyangs · Answer

You're welcome! I'm glad to help :)