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ERIC Number: EJ278653
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1983
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A Method for Finding the Fractional Number Equal to a Given Repeating Decimal.
Zlot, William
Mathematics and Computer Education, v17 n2 p119-24 Spr 1983
Finding a fractional number equal to an infinite decimal is solved by two usual methods. Then a third method is discussed that allows students to avoid having to confront the idea of an attained infinity of symbols. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Decimal Fractions, Fractions, Higher Education, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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