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Match the following tape measure markings with their equivalent fraction of an inch:
8 lines = 1/2 inch 4 lines = 1/4 inch 16 lines = 1 inch 6 lines = 3/8 inch
Match the following tape measure instructions with their corresponding action:
Keep the tape parallel to the length being measured = When measuring, ensure the tape is not tilted Convert fractions to the same denominator or add numerators directly = Adding or subtracting fractions for accurate measurements Multiply the denominator by 2 = Finding half of a measurement Measure from each side and add the measurements together = Determining the distance between two surfaces
Match the following tape measure equivalents with their fractional representation:
Two-sixteenths = 1/4 inch Six-eighths = 3/4 inch One-inch markings = Longest markings on the tape measure Patterns in length between markings = Used to quickly find measurements
Match the following tips for using a tape measure with their corresponding purpose:
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Study Notes
- The text is a tutorial for using a tape measure, specifically for beginners.
- The tape measure has markings for inches, eighths, quarters, and sixteenths.
- The one-inch mark is reached by counting 16 lines, with each line representing 1/16 of an inch.
- Two-sixteenths is equivalent to one-quarter of an inch, and six-eighths is equivalent to three-quarters of an inch.
- The markings get longer as the value increases, with one-inch markings being the longest.
- The tape measure has patterns in length between the markings, which can be used to quickly find measurements.
- To find measurements, use the marking lengths and count the number of marks that correspond to the desired measurement.
- Fractions can be added or subtracted by converting to the same denominator or adding the numerators directly.
- To find half of a measurement, multiply the denominator by 2.
- The hook at the end of the tape measure is slightly loose to compensate for its thickness.
- When measuring, keep the tape parallel to the length being measured and avoid tilting it.
- To measure the distance between two surfaces, measure from each side and add the measurements together.
- Practice and memorization of the tape measure markings will make using it easier over time.
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Description
Learn the basics of using a tape measure with this beginner's tutorial. Understand the markings for inches, eighths, quarters, and sixteenths, and how to find measurements using the markings and patterns. Discover tips for adding and subtracting fractions and techniques for accurate measuring.
