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QuestionBrain says 17\frac{1}{7} is close to 0 . So, 17+17+17\frac{1}{7}+\frac{1}{7}+\frac{1}{7} must be close to 0 . Do you agree? Explain.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. We are given the fraction 17\frac{1}{7}.
2. We need to evaluate the sum 17+17+17\frac{1}{7} + \frac{1}{7} + \frac{1}{7}.
3. We need to determine if the sum is close to 0.

STEP 2

1. Evaluate the value of 17\frac{1}{7}.
2. Calculate the sum 17+17+17\frac{1}{7} + \frac{1}{7} + \frac{1}{7}.
3. Compare the result to 0 and provide an explanation.

STEP 3

Evaluate the decimal value of 17\frac{1}{7}.
The decimal approximation of 17\frac{1}{7} is approximately 0.1428570.142857.

STEP 4

Calculate the sum 17+17+17\frac{1}{7} + \frac{1}{7} + \frac{1}{7}.
17+17+17=37\frac{1}{7} + \frac{1}{7} + \frac{1}{7} = \frac{3}{7}

STEP 5

Evaluate 37\frac{3}{7} and compare it to 0.
The decimal approximation of 37\frac{3}{7} is approximately 0.4285710.428571.
Since 0.4285710.428571 is not close to 0, Brain's statement is incorrect.
The sum 17+17+17\frac{1}{7} + \frac{1}{7} + \frac{1}{7} is not close to 0. It is approximately 0.4285710.428571.

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