SOLUTION: How do you solve the problem: 0.57 _ 0.57(with a line over the 57) What does the line mean over the 57?

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Question 783378: How do you solve the problem:
0.57 _ 0.57(with a line over the 57)
What does the line mean over the 57?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do you solve the problem:
0.57 _ 0.57(with a line over the 57)
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Lets call that 57-bar
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Let x = 0.575757575.....
Then 100 x = 57.57575757,,,,,
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Subtract and solve for "x":
99x = 57
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x = 57/99
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So, 57-bar = 57/99
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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