Question

complete the equation. 0.017 × ? = 1.7

Explanation:

Step1: Let the unknown number be \( x \)

The equation is \( 0.017 \times x = 1.7 \)

Step2: Solve for \( x \) by dividing both sides by \( 0.017 \)

\( x=\frac{1.7}{0.017} \)
We can also think about moving the decimal point. \( 0.017 \) to \( 1.7 \), the decimal point moves 2 places to the right, so we multiply by \( 100 \) (since moving decimal 2 places right is multiplying by \( 10^2 = 100 \)). So \( x = 100 \)

Answer:

\( 100 \)