The decimal expansion of \(-\frac{5}{6}\) is \(-0.8333...\), which can be expressed as \(-0.83\overline{3}\), indicating that the digit '3' repeats indefinitely.
Therefore, the correct phrase is:
A. a repeating decimal
Which phrase describes the decimal expansion of the following number?
-5/6
A.
a repeating decimal
B.
does not have a decimal expansion
C.
a non-terminating, non-repeating decimal
D.
a terminating decimal
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