I need help with this problem:
Circle the number closest in value to 9. (this is a decimal at the end, not a period
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a. 8.5 (there is a line over the 5)
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b. 8.89 (there is a line over the 9)
c. 9.69
d. 9.99
I believe the answer is b, is this correct?
Yes. B is correct.
Thank you Ms.Sue
You're welcome, Mia.
To determine which number is closest in value to 9, you need to compare the distances between each number and 9. Here's a step-by-step explanation:
1. Calculate the distance between 9 and each given number.
a. Distance between 9 and 8.5: |9 - 8.5| = 0.5
b. Distance between 9 and 8.89: |9 - 8.89| = 0.11
c. Distance between 9 and 9.69: |9 - 9.69| = 0.69
d. Distance between 9 and 9.99: |9 - 9.99| = 0.99
2. Compare the distances calculated in step 1 to find the smallest value. The number with the smallest distance is the closest to 9.
Using this method, we can see that the smallest distance is 0.11, which corresponds to option b (8.89). Therefore, your answer is correct.