Verify if 0.9999 is Equal to 1

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The discussion centers on the mathematical assertion that 0.9999... is equal to 1. Multiple sources, including threads from Physics Forums, support this conclusion. The consensus among mathematicians is that 0.9999... represents a limit that converges to 1, making them equivalent. This topic has been debated extensively, but established mathematical proofs confirm their equality.

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Is 0.9999... equal to 1?

I think it is, but there are several sources arguing that statement.

Could you verify this?
 
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https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=507002 andhttps://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=507001
 
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Oh thank you, I hadn't realized that other people had posted this.
 

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