Question

To convert 0.82¯¯¯¯¯ to a rational number, you would set x equal to 0.82¯¯¯¯¯ and then multiply both sides of the equation by what number?

Answer 1

To convert 0.82¯¯¯¯¯ to a rational number, you would set x equal to 0.82¯¯¯¯¯ and then multiply both sides of the equation by 100, as there are two digits after the decimal point and 0.82¯¯¯¯¯ can be represented as \(\frac{82}{100}\) when simplified.