College Algebra

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To convert the number 20 into a decimal, we need to understand that the number 20 is already in a decimal form. In mathematics, a decimal number is simply a number that has a whole number part and a fractional part separated by a decimal point. The term "decimal" is often associated with numbers that have a fractional part, but whole numbers like 20 are also considered decimals; they just don't have a fractional component. However, if the intention is to express the number 20 in a format that includes a decimal point, we can follow these steps: 1. Identify the whole number you wish to convert. In this case, the whole number is 20. 2. Understand that every whole number can be expressed with a decimal point followed by zeros. This does not change the value of the number, as zeros to the right of the decimal point and after a non-zero digit do not contribute to the number's value. 3. Place a decimal point to the right of the whole number. After the decimal point, you can add as many zeros as you like without changing the value of the number. 4. Write the number 20 with a decimal point and at least one zero after the decimal point to indicate that it is a decimal. The result is 20.0. In mathematical notation using MathJax LaTeX code, this conversion is written as: $$ 20 \rightarrow 20.0 $$ This indicates that the whole number 20 is equivalent to the decimal 20.0. The presence of the decimal point and the zero after it simply make it explicit that we are working with a decimal representation, even though there is no fractional part in this case.

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Convert 20 into a decimal.

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