Tag: Geometric series

• Is 1 Equal to 0.999…? Fixing the Meaning of an Infinite Decimal FirstWe examine 0.999… = 1 by first defining what an infinite decimal means, then carry the three classical arguments to completion and explain why intuition rebels.MathematicsMathematical ColumnsHigh school / generalReal numbersInfinite decimalsLimitsGeometric seriesDensity~11 min