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Invisible · 26-30, M
Yes.
1/9 = 0.111...
0.111... * 9 = 0.999...
1/9 * 9 = 9/9 = 1
therefore
0.999... = 1
Also, heres a joke: how many mathematicians does it take to change a light bulb? .9 repeating
1/9 = 0.111...
0.111... * 9 = 0.999...
1/9 * 9 = 9/9 = 1
therefore
0.999... = 1
Also, heres a joke: how many mathematicians does it take to change a light bulb? .9 repeating
OfflineFriend · 22-25
0.9999... = 1 , its a fact
@Invisible infinitesimal math deals with the number between .999... and 1. The "problem" with your math is that 9/10 is a defined number. .999... is an ill defined number because it goes off into infinity, which doesn't exist.
you can add defined numbers (9/10) + (9/100) + (9/1000) and so on forever. It will never get you to 1.
For most purposes does .999... equal 1? Sure. Is there a branch of math that says .000...1 exists? Yes.
you can add defined numbers (9/10) + (9/100) + (9/1000) and so on forever. It will never get you to 1.
For most purposes does .999... equal 1? Sure. Is there a branch of math that says .000...1 exists? Yes.