This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Aug 15, 2016Why "0.999…. = 1" Is False.0.999...≠1by notedscholarCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. It is false. 0.999... just isn't 1, literally. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. And (0.9 x / x<0.1)≠1 Λ (0.9 x / x<0.1)<1. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. No amount of repetition of 0.0XXX…. could ever equal 0.1, which is what is necessary to add to 0.9 in order to equal 1. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. A house built on sand cannot divide itself. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. For the complete proof, visit here. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF