To convert measurements in the metric system, you can move the decimal point left or right. why does this work?

In this case, the net effect is that you moved the decimal point three places to the right, which is the same as multiplying 7 by 1,000. Similarly, to divide any number by 10, move the decimal point one place to the left.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert the measurements of metric system into another units of metric system we have to either multiply it by 10, 100, 1000, 10000, 100000, etc or divide by 10, 100, 1000, 10000, 100000, etc.

If we have to convert bigger unit into smaller unit then we have to multiply the unit by the multiples of 10, then the decimal point is shifted to right by 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 , etc. places.

For example, 1.2 kg is converted into g so we have to multiply it by 1000, so decimal point is shifted to right by 3 places, i.e.,

1.2 x 1000 = 1200 g

If we have to convert smaller unit into bigger unit then we have to divide the unit by the multiples of 10, then the decimal point is shifted to left by 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 , etc. places.

For example, 12 cm is converted into m so we have to divide it by 100, so decimal point is shifted to left by 2 places, i.e.,

12 / 100 = 0.12 m  

the least common denominatore of 7 and 2 is 9

step-by-step explanation:

7+2=9