what is the absolute value of 8/9
Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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Given the fraction:
8/9
Determine the absolute value.
Solution::
The absolute value of a fraction refer to its exact value in terms of a positive integer, hence this means that the absolute value of a negative number will become positive if it is enclosed with an absolute value sign ||. In the case of the given, we can represent it as a decimal first, then enclose it with an absolute value sign. In order to change a fraction to decimal, simply divide the numerator with the denominator.
= 8/9
= 0.8888..
The answer is repeating, hence we can represent it with either a repeating word enclosed with a parenthesis, a dash or an ellipsis. In our case we will represent with an ellipsis.
= | 0.888… |
= 0.888…
Final answer:
= 0.888…