The number 9 is a natural number that comes after 8 and before 10. It is an integer and a perfect square since 9=3×39=3\times 39=3×3. Here are some interesting facts about 9:

• Mathematics:
  • It is the highest single-digit number in the decimal system.
  • It is a square number ( 323^232 ).
  • In multiplication, any number multiplied by 9 has digits that add up to 9 (e.g., 9×3=279\times 3=279×3=27, and 2+7=92+7=92+7=9).
• Cultural significance:
  • In many cultures, 9 is considered a lucky or significant number.
  • In Norse mythology, there are 9 worlds.
  • In Chinese culture, 9 is associated with longevity and eternity.
• Science:
  • The atomic number of fluorine is 9.

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