IM 8.8.14 Practice: Decimal Representations of Rational Numbers
Andre and Jada are discussing how to write as a decimal. Andre says he can use long division to divide by to get the decimal. Jada says she can write an equivalent fraction with a denominator of by multiplying by then writing the number of hundredths as a decimal. Do both of these strategies work?
Which strategy do you prefer? Explain your reasoning.
Write as a decimal. Explain or show your reasoning.
Write each fraction as a decimal.
Write each decimal as a fraction.
Find the positive solution to each equation. If the solution is irrational, write the solution using square root or cube root notation.
Here is a right square pyramid.
What is the measurement of the slant height of the triangular face of the pyramid? If you get stuck, use a cross section of the pyramid.
What is the surface area of the pyramid?