Math Problem Statement
Show that the following number is rational by writing it as a ratio of two integers.
0.71717171…
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Repeating Decimals
Rational Numbers
Formulas
x = repeating decimal, 100x = shifted decimal, solve for x using subtraction
Theorems
Rational Number Theorem: A decimal that repeats is always rational
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10