Using your knowledge of metric units, English units, and the information on the back inside cover, write down the conversion factors needed to convert (a) in. to cm

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1. Identify the relationship between inches and centimeters. The standard conversion factor is that 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.
2. Write down the conversion factor as a fraction that can be used to convert inches to centimeters. This can be expressed as \( \frac{2.54 \text{ cm}}{1 \text{ in}} \).
3. To convert a measurement from inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by the conversion factor \( \frac{2.54 \text{ cm}}{1 \text{ in}} \).
4. Set up the conversion equation by placing the measurement in inches on the left side and multiplying it by the conversion factor.
5. Ensure that the units of inches cancel out, leaving you with the measurement in centimeters. This confirms that the conversion has been set up correctly.