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what are numbers

What Are Numbers?

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Introduction When doing mathematics,  we usually take for granted what natural numbers, integers, and rationals are. They are pretty intuitive.   Going…
What are real numbers

Real Numbers Explained: Definition, Axioms & Properties

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Real numbers are the complete set of values on the continuous number line, denoted ℝ, and they include both rational numbers (fractions and repeating…
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Why 1 = 0.999…: Four Simple Proofs Explained

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Yes, 1 and 0.999... are exactly the same real number, not merely two numbers that happen to be extremely close. This surprises many people because 0.999...…