Is 0.999... really equal to 1? Examining the proof.

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The mathematical expression 0.999... is definitively equal to 1, as established through the concept of infinite geometric series. The sum of the series represented by 0.999... converges to 1, which is supported by numerous proofs available online. This discussion highlights the redundancy of debating this topic, given the extensive existing literature. The thread was closed to prevent further repetition of established facts.

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I want to see a proof why 0.999999... Is not equal 1 or why is it
 
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Astro021 said:
I want to see a proof why 0.999999... Is not equal 1 or why is it

There must be dozens of threads on here covering this.

The short answer is that ##0.999 \dots## is defined as an infinite geometric series, whose sum equals ##1##.
 
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The internet is full of proofs that it is 1.

A couple of older threads here:
1, 2, 3, 4, ...

No need to repeat this again. I closed the thread.
 

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