3. Compare the numbers 5/9 and 0.5^- Use the symbols <, >, or =.

Volearix asked Jun 25, 2023

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$(5)/(9)=\text{ 0.555555555}$

So 5/9 is equal to 0.5- so the right answer is

$(5)/(9)=0.\bar{5}$

the little line on the top of the number means that this number will be repeated Infinitely is like 0.555555555...

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