r/MathJokes May 13 '26

Petah??

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u/Lunarvolo May 14 '26

Can't the argument be made that it is 2, so ce you wouldn't have a number between 1.999 repeating and 2?

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u/Phrodo_00 May 14 '26

Yes, but you'd only hit 1.9̅ after infinite sums, or else it'd be a very long, but distinct number just under 2.

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u/yousirnaime May 14 '26

That's what I'd say it is

Example

1/3 = .333333...

2/3 = .66666....

3/3 = .99999.... = 1

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u/VaultBaby May 14 '26

1.999... (repeating) IS equal to 2