1. **State the problem:** We need to convert 6.5 meters into centimeters and millimeters. 2. **Recall the conversion factors:** - 1 meter = 100 centimeters - 1 meter = 1000 millimeters 3. **Convert meters to centimeters:** Use the formula $$\text{centimeters} = \text{meters} \times 100$$ Calculate: $$6.5 \times 100 = 650$$ So, 6.5 meters = 650 centimeters. 4. **Convert meters to millimeters:** Use the formula $$\text{millimeters} = \text{meters} \times 1000$$ Calculate: $$6.5 \times 1000 = 6500$$ So, 6.5 meters = 6500 millimeters. 5. **Summary:** - Meters: 6.5 - Centimeters: 650 - Millimeters: 6500 This shows how multiplying by powers of ten shifts the decimal point to convert between metric units.