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You've uploaded an answer key for a math worksheet titled “Adding and Subtracting Metric Lengths.” The worksheet contains 20 problems involving addition and subtraction of metric lengths in centimeters (cm) and millimeters (mm).

Since this is already the Answer Key, all the correct answers are filled in. However, I’ll explain how to solve each type of problem so you understand the reasoning behind the answers.

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## 📏 Key Concept: Metric Unit Conversion

Before solving, remember:
> 1 cm = 10 mm

When adding or subtracting measurements with different units (like cm and mm), you must convert them to the same unit first.

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## ✔ Step-by-Step Solutions & Explanations

Problems 1–5: Adding cm + cm

These are straightforward decimal additions.

Example: Problem 1
> 3.8 cm + 1.9 cm = ?

Align decimals:
```
3.8
+ 1.9
-----
5.7 cm
```

✔ Answer: 5.7 cm

*(Same for Problems 2–5 — just add the decimals.)*

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Problems 6–11: Subtracting cm – cm

Again, simple decimal subtraction.

Example: Problem 6
> 4.3 cm - 2.4 cm = ?

```
4.3
- 2.4
-----
1.9 cm
```

✔ Answer: 1.9 cm

*(Same for Problems 7–11 — subtract decimals.)*

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Problems 12–17: Mixed Units (cm and mm)

You must convert everything to the same unit before calculating.

#### ➤ Strategy:
- Convert mm → cm by dividing by 10.
- OR convert cm → mm by multiplying by 10.
- Then add/subtract.
- Finally, express answer in the unit requested (usually cm, unless specified otherwise).

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Problem 12: 4.5 cm + 37 mm

→ Convert 37 mm to cm:
37 ÷ 10 = 3.7 cm

Now add:
4.5 cm + 3.7 cm = 8.2 cm

✔ Answer: 8.2 cm

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Problem 13: 41 mm + 1.7 cm

→ Convert 41 mm to cm:
41 ÷ 10 = 4.1 cm

Now add:
4.1 cm + 1.7 cm = 5.8 cm

✔ Answer: 5.8 cm

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Problem 14: 43 mm + 3.6 cm

→ 43 mm = 4.3 cm
4.3 cm + 3.6 cm = 7.9 cm

✔ Answer: 7.9 cm

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Problem 15: 4.6 cm + 29 mm

→ 29 mm = 2.9 cm
4.6 + 2.9 = 7.5 cm

✔ Answer: 7.5 cm

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Problem 16: 26 mm + 1.9 cm

→ 26 mm = 2.6 cm
2.6 + 1.9 = 4.5 cm

✔ Answer: 4.5 cm

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Problem 17: 37 mm + 1.9 cm

→ 37 mm = 3.7 cm
3.7 + 1.9 = 5.6 cm

✔ Answer: 5.6 cm

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Problems 18–20: Subtraction with Mixed Units

Same rule: convert to same unit first.

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Problem 18: 2.4 cm - 15 mm

→ Convert 2.4 cm to mm:
2.4 × 10 = 24 mm

Now subtract:
24 mm - 15 mm = 9 mm

✔ Answer: 9 mm

*(Note: The answer is given in mm here — probably because the result is small and easier to express in mm.)*

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Problem 19: 45 mm - 3.9 cm

→ Convert 3.9 cm to mm:
3.9 × 10 = 39 mm

Subtract:
45 mm - 39 mm = 6 mm

✔ Answer: 6 mm

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Problem 20: 54 mm - 2.5 cm

→ Convert 2.5 cm to mm:
2.5 × 10 = 25 mm

Subtract:
54 mm - 25 mm = 29 mm

But wait — the answer says 2.9 cm

That’s because they converted back to cm:
29 mm ÷ 10 = 2.9 cm

✔ Answer: 2.9 cm

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## 🧠 Summary of Strategies

| Type | Strategy |
|------|----------|
| cm + cm or cm – cm | Just add/subtract decimals |
| Mixed units (cm and mm) | Convert both to same unit (cm or mm), then calculate |
| Final answer unit | Usually follows the larger unit or as specified — sometimes answer is in mm if small |

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## ✔ Final Check

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If you were meant to *solve* the problems yourself, now you know how! If you need printable blank worksheets or more practice, let me know 😊

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