Converting Repeating Decimals to Fractions

What does the line above the number in a repeating decimal indicate?

• The number is negative.

• The number is an integer.

• The number is a fraction.

• The number repeats indefinitely.

What is the first step in converting a repeating decimal to a fraction?

• Set the decimal equal to a variable.

• Multiply the decimal by 100.

• Divide the decimal by 10.

• Add 1 to the decimal.

Why do we multiply both sides of the equation by 10 in the conversion process?

• To move the decimal point one place to the right.

• To eliminate the decimal point.

• To make the number larger.

• To simplify the equation.

After subtracting the original equation from the multiplied equation, what is the next step?

• Divide both sides by the coefficient of x.

• Multiply both sides by 10 again.

• Add the equations together.

• Subtract 10 from both sides.

How do you convert the fraction obtained into a mixed number?

• Divide the numerator by the denominator.

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator.

• Add the numerator and denominator.

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator.