Express 2 kilometers 50 meters in meters.
Understand the Problem
The question requires converting a distance given in kilometers and meters into a single value expressed in meters. This involves understanding the relationship between kilometers and meters and then performing the necessary conversion and addition.
Answer
$2050 \text{ m}$
Answer for screen readers
$2050 \text{ m}$
Steps to Solve
- Convert kilometers to meters
Since 1 kilometer is equal to 1000 meters, we can convert 2 kilometers to meters by multiplying 2 by 1000:
$2 \text{ km} = 2 \times 1000 \text{ m} = 2000 \text{ m}$
- Add the remaining meters
Now we add the 50 meters to the 2000 meters we just found:
$2000 \text{ m} + 50 \text{ m} = 2050 \text{ m}$
$2050 \text{ m}$
More Information
The metric system is based on powers of ten, making conversions straightforward.
Tips
A common mistake is forgetting the conversion factor between kilometers and meters. Remember that 1 kilometer is equal to 1000 meters.
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