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"Proving 0.9 Repeating Equals 1"

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  • Proving 0.9 Repeating Equals 1
  • Initial Assumption
  • Set x = 0.9 Repeating
  • Algebraic Proof
  • Multiply by 10
  • 10x = 9.9 Repeating
  • Subtract x
  • 9x = 9
  • Divide by 9
  • x = 1
  • Alternative Method
  • Divide by 3
  • x/3 = 0.3 Repeating
  • 0.3 Repeating = 1/3
  • Geometric Series Method
  • Rewrite 0.9 Repeating
  • Sum of Geometric Series
  • First Term / (1 - Common Ratio)
  • Result is 1
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"Proving 0.9 Repeating Equals 1"

"Proving 0.9 Repeating Equals 1"

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