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Polynomials

Question
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Express 5. top enclose 2 in the form of straight p over straight q comma where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.

Solution
Let straight x equals 5. top enclose 2
⇒ x = 5.2222...... ...(1)
⇒ 10x = 52.2222...... ...(2)
Subtracting (1) from (2), we get
9x = 47
straight x equals 47 over 9
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