The numbers in the set are called numbers.
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Textbook Solutions for Algebra and Trigonometry
Question
A rational number is defined as the quotient of two integers. When written as a decimal, the decimal will either repeat or terminate. By looking at the denominator of the rational number, there is a way to tell in advance whether its decimal representation will repeat or terminate. Make a list of rational numbers and their decimals. See if you can discover the pattern. Confirm your conclusion by consulting books on number theory at the library.Write a brief essay on your findings.
Solution
The first step in solving R.1 problem number 111 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: A rational number is defined as the quotient of two integers. When written as a decimal, the decimal will either repeat or terminate. By looking at the denominator of the rational number, there is a way to tell in advance whether its decimal representation will repeat or terminate. Make a list of rational numbers and their decimals. See if you can discover the pattern. Confirm your conclusion by consulting books on number theory at the library.Write a brief essay on your findings.
From the textbook chapter Real Numbers you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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