SOLUTION: Solve for x: 0.9 - x = 1 (0.9 = .99....) I want to double check my answer of x = -0.1

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Question 168394This question is from textbook
: Solve for x:
0.9 - x = 1 (0.9 = .99....)
I want to double check my answer of x = -0.1 This question is from textbook

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x:
0.9 - x = 1 (0.9 = .99....)
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Since 0.99999999.... = 1
x is zero.
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Cheers,
Stan H.