Solved on Aug 31, 2023

Find the decimal equivalent of the repeating decimal 3.013.0\overline{1}.

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The given number is a repeating decimal, 3.013.0\overline{1}, which means that the digit1 repeats indefinitely after the decimal point.

STEP 2

Let's represent the repeating decimal as a variable, xx.
x=.01x =.0\overline{1}

STEP 3

To eliminate the repeating part, we multiply both sides of the equation by a power of10 that shifts the decimal point to the right of the repeating part. In this case, we multiply by10.
10x=31.110x =31.\overline{1}

STEP 4

Now, we subtract the original equation from the new one to eliminate the repeating decimal.
10xx=31.13.0110x - x =31.\overline{1} -3.0\overline{1}

STEP 5

implify the left side of the equation.
9x=31.13.019x =31.\overline{1} -3.0\overline{1}

STEP 6

implify the right side of the equation. The repeating decimals cancel out.
9x=289x =28

STEP 7

Finally, solve for xx by dividing both sides of the equation by9.
x=289x = \frac{28}{9}So, 3.01=2893.0\overline{1} = \frac{28}{9}.

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