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Old 5th May 2008, 12:11 PM
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Default Re: Is 0.999999.... (infinite) equal to 1?

it can be proven mathematically, any1 willing can point out errors if any

let 0.9999..... = x

=> 100x = 99 + x (99.999999..... = 99 + .9999... = 99 + x)
=> 99x = 99
=> x = 1 (x <> 0)

any other number (other than 100) would also work

thus, 0.9999..... till infinite equals 1.
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