SOLUTION: how do I convert these repeating decimals, 0.7, 2.37 and -4.34

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Question 585259: how do I convert these repeating decimals, 0.7, 2.37 and -4.34
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do I convert these repeating decimals,
0.7
If it's 0.777...
n = 0.777...
10n = 7.777...
-1n =-0.777...
9n = 7
n = 7/9
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2.37
n = 0.373737...
100n = 37.373737...
--> n = 37/99 + 2
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and -4.34
Same as 2.37...