INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For instance, the number 0.4444 has a repeating decimal of 4. It is a basic repeating decimal in the sense that there's no non-repeating portion to the decimal number. Count how many repeating digits there are in the pattern. Once your equation is written, you will multiply it by 10^y, where y equals the number of repeating digits in the pattern. In the example of 0.4444, there is one digit that repeats, so you will multiply the equation by 10^1. For a repeating decimal of 0.4545, there are two digits that repeat, and you would, therefore, multiply your equation by 10^2. For three repeating digits, multiply by 10^3, etc. Write it out so that x equals the original number. In this instance, the equation is x = 0.4444. Since there's only one digit in the repeating decimal, multiply the equation by 10^1 (which equals 10). In the example where x = 0.4444, then 10x = 4.4444. With the example x = 0.4545, there are two repeating digits, so you multiply both sides of the equation by 10^2 (which equals 100), giving you 100x = 45.4545. You accomplish this by subtracting x from 10x. Remember that whatever you do to one side of the equation must be done to the other, so: 10x 1x = 4.4444 0.4444 On the left side, you have10x - 1x = 9x. On the right side, you have 4.4444 0.4444 = 4 Therefore, 9x = 4 Once you know what 9x equals, you can determine what x equals by dividing both sides of the equation by 9: On the left side of the equation you have 9x 9 = x. On the right side of the equation you have 4/9 Therefore, x = 4/9, and the repeating decimal 0.4444 can be written as the fraction 4/9. Put the fraction in its simplest form (if applicable) by dividing both the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor. In the example of 4/9, that is the simplest form.

SUMMARY: Locate the repeating decimal. Rewrite the decimal as an equation. Remove the repeating decimal. Solve for x. Reduce the fraction.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Essential oils, while quite pleasant smelling to humans, have been proven very useful in repelling spiders and scorpions. The smells can be overwhelming to their sensitive senses and keep them from infiltrating the area. Some of the most effective essential oils in combating spiders and scorpions include peppermint, tea tree, neem, and citrus. Some recommend lavender for use in repelling spiders and scorpions, but results are mixed. It's probably best to focus your essential oil purchases on peppermint, citrus, neem, or tea tree. Create your own spider and scorpion repellant by making a spray to use around your home. In a clean spray bottle, combine 5-7 drops of essential oils (you can use peppermint, lavender, tea tree, or citrus) with some warm water. Spray the mixture around your home, focusing specifically on areas that spiders and scorpions prefer like under furniture, in corners, around mounted light fixtures, and other out-of-the-way spaces. You can also add a teaspoon of white vinegar or eco-friendly dish soap to make the mixture additionally effective. Diatomaceous earth is an inexpensive powder composed of the fossilized remains of diatoms, a kind of algae. It works as a repellant for spiders and scorpions (and other bugs) by absorbing all of the moisture out of its surroundings, including the unwanted pests infesting your home. This causes the spiders and scorpions to dehydrate and die. Simply sprinkle the diatomaceous earth around areas where you notice the pests under furniture, in the cellar, and around windowsills. Make sure you purchase the food-grade diatomaceous earth to ensure that it is safe for use in your home.

SUMMARY: Purchase essential oils. Make a spray. Use diatomaceous earth.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you know where the nest is, use spray insect or ant killer to kill the ants and the queen. Read the label to look for specific ingredients, like bifenthrin, permethrin, or deltamethrin. Make sure to follow the instructions exactly since ant killer is toxic. Make sure to use caution with any pesticides in your home. Make sure to protect pets and children from getting into the ant killer. If plain boiling water doesn't help, cover the ant hill with cleaning supplies. Use what you have you in your kitchen. Try dish detergent mixed with hot water. Pour it on top of the hill. If you want to try something stronger, try pouring a cleanser or bleach mixture. Don't use things like cleansers or bleach mixtures in areas where your pets or children may come across it. Ant bait is a type of pest killer that is poisonous to ants. The ant bait has a sweet substance mixed with the poisonous substance. It attracts ants, and the ants mistake it for food, so they carry it back to the nest. The poison in ant bait is carried back to the nest and ingested by ants. If an ant dies and other ants eat it, they will ingest the poison that killed the ant. The ants will spread the poisonous food to the colony, including the queen. However, keep in mind that this can take up to three weeks. When you're doing this, don't spray or treat any ant trails that you see. Only 15% of the ants in the colony are foragers, and they will be quickly replaced. Instead, let them carry the ant bait back to the colony. If you fail to kill the queen ant and cannot get rid of the ants, call an exterminator. They can use methods to kill the ants and prevent infestations. Exterminators can be expensive, so you may want to try these other methods before calling someone to help.

SUMMARY: Use insect killer. Try cleaning supplies. Use ant bait. Hire a professional.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil or parchment paper. If the fillets still have skin on them, lay them on the sheet with the skin facing down. If the fillets do not have skin on them, it does not matter which side faces down. Brush the fillets with just enough olive oil to coat them. The oil helps the fish to stay moist inside the dry heat of the oven. Add salt and pepper to taste, over the olive oil. Salmon can be baked without a sauce, but it absorbs flavor well and a sauce can help the salmon stay even more moist. You can create a basic sauce by whisking together the yogurt, honey, mustard, and dill in a small bowl. The salmon does not need to soak in the sauce, but you should try to spread the sauce evenly over the top of each fillet. Like all fish, salmon cooks quickly. It should be ready within about 20 minutes. Test the fish with a fork when you pull it out of the oven. If the salmon flakes easily in looks opaque, it should be ready.

SUMMARY:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Season the salmon. Create a sauce. Spread the sauce over the fish. Bake the fillets inside the preheated oven.