Math Problem Statement

Find the value of 0.3333.....

Solution

The value of 0.33330.3333\ldots (where the "3" repeats indefinitely) is a repeating decimal that can be represented as a fraction.

Let's denote x=0.3333x = 0.3333\ldots.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Set up the equation:

    x=0.3333x = 0.3333\ldots

  2. Multiply both sides by 10:

    10x=3.333310x = 3.3333\ldots

  3. Subtract the original equation from this new equation:

    10xx=3.33330.333310x - x = 3.3333\ldots - 0.3333\ldots

    This simplifies to:

    9x=39x = 3

  4. Solve for xx:

    x=39=13x = \frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3}

Conclusion:

The value of 0.33330.3333\ldots is 13\frac{1}{3}.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related topics you might find interesting:

  1. How to convert other repeating decimals to fractions.
  2. Why repeating decimals are rational numbers.
  3. The process of finding decimal expansions of fractions.
  4. Understanding infinite series and their sums.
  5. How to prove that 0.9999=10.9999\ldots = 1.

Tip: Any repeating decimal can be expressed as a fraction by setting it up as an equation and solving algebraically!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Repeating Decimals
Fractions

Formulas

x = 0.3333... => 10x - x = 3.3333... - 0.3333...
x = 1/3

Theorems

Conversion of Repeating Decimals to Fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7