SOLUTION: Write the rational number as the quotient of two integers in simplest form. 0.7777777777...

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Question 633229: Write the rational number as the quotient of two integers in simplest form.
0.7777777777...

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the rational number as the quotient of two integers in simplest form.
0.7777777777...
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Let x = 0.77777777....
Then 10 x = 7.7777777....
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Subtract to get:
9x = 7
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x = 7/9
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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