Write the decimal as a fraction. 0.83 = F 10 x 0.83 = F x 10 8.33= [?]F

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Write the decimal as a fraction.
0.83 = F
10 x 0.83 = F x 10
8.33 = [?]F
Hint: Set the repeating decimal equal to "F" for the
unknown fraction, then multiply both sides of the equation
by 10 to begin to simplify and solve for "F".
Transcribed Image Text:Write the decimal as a fraction. 0.83 = F 10 x 0.83 = F x 10 8.33 = [?]F Hint: Set the repeating decimal equal to "F" for the unknown fraction, then multiply both sides of the equation by 10 to begin to simplify and solve for "F".
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