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.999 repeating = 1
how? a few simple math equations prove it.
.999 = x
9.999 = 10x
subtract x from both sides
9 = 9x
reduce
1 = x = .999
WHAT?!?!??!
ok, some more.
1/3 = .333 repeating
2/3 = .666
3/3 = .999
reduce 3/3 = 1 = .999
how is this possible? is my math wrong? well.. i have a theory...
At the end of .33333333333 there is a 4..... but get this, 4x3 = 12 so you would get 10.0000000000000 forever then 12. since the 4 would equal up to 12 after you multiply 3.3 by 3 to get 9.9, you need more 3's in front of it so it doesn't go over. An infinite number of 3's and a 4 at the end. My theory! Anyone else agree? (Plz give credit for theory! math teacher showed me proof)
*edit* Also, on every calculator i have used besides my computers calculator, i get 10/3*3 = 9.999. So 10 is also equal to 9.999! My computer calculator says 10/3*3=10 Check out our store
Last edited by Sycknes; 10-06-2008 at 05:24 AM.
Reason: More proof... ish...
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