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Subject: Re: Does the number of nines increase?
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Am 16.07.2024 um 02:24 schrieb Chris M. Thomasson:

> There are infinite successors to any finite number?

Depends on the definition of /successor/, usually the "immediate" 
successor is meant.

In this case each and every natural number has exactly one successor.

> Say, 5:
> 
> 5 + 1