Understanding 0.9 Repeating Equals 1

Understanding 0.9 Repeating Equals 1

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video tutorial explores whether 1 equals 0.9 repeating. It uses fractions to demonstrate this concept, starting with converting 1/3 into a decimal, which is 0.3 repeating. By setting up equations and adding them, the tutorial shows that 3/3 equals 1 and 0.9 repeating, thus proving that 1 is indeed equal to 0.9 repeating.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question does the video initially pose?

Is 1 greater than 0.9 repeating?

Is 0.9 repeating less than 1?

Is 0.9 repeating a fraction?

Is 1 equal to 0.9 repeating?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What fraction is used to demonstrate the concept of repeating decimals?

1/4

1/2

1/5

1/3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/3?

0.25

0.5

0.3 repeating

0.75

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of adding 0.3 repeating three times?

0.6

0.9 repeating

0.8

1.0

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video ultimately prove about 1 and 0.9 repeating?

0.9 repeating is a fraction.

They are not equal.

1 is greater than 0.9 repeating.

They are equal.