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Write 0.72727272 as a fraction in its simplest form

a = 0.72727272 100a = 72.72727272 100a - a =72.72727272-0.72727272 = 72 = 99a a =72/99 so 0.72727272 = 72/99 0.72727272 refers to 0.72 where the 72 is recurring.
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Answered by James H. • Maths tutor
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Solve X^2 - 10X + 18=0

This is solving a quadratic equation. There are two ways we can solve this. Using the quadratic equation or completing the square. 1. Quadratic equation-The equation is in the form ax^2 + bx + c. Where a=1 b...
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Expand and simplify 3(m + 4) – 2(4m + 1)

Multiply through the 3 of the first bracket to get 3m +12. Then multiply out the second bracket by -2 to get -8m -2. Write it out in a line: 3m + 12 - 8m -2 Simplify: -5m +10 Divide by -5 again to simplify f...
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A bag contains 5 blue marbles and 5 red marbles. If marbles are NOT replaced after being selected from the bag, what is the probability (in percentage) of picking 2 red marbles? Give your answer to one decimal place.

As there are a total of 10 marbles in the bag, then the probability of picking a red marble is 5/10. When the next marble is selected, there are only 9 marbles left in the bag since the red marble has not be...
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Solve the equation to find the value of t. (5t+3)/4=1

Step 1: (5t+3)/4 = 1 Step 2: (5t+3)= 1 x 4 Step 3: 5t + 3 = 4 Step 4: 5t = 4 - 3 Step 5: 5t = 1 Answer: t = 1/5
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