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MathsIsFun

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Dividing by Zero

I thought I would make a page on Dividing by Zero

I don't think it is very good at all, so I am hoping for some good criticisms and ideas.

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bobbym

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Re: Dividing by Zero

Hi Mathsifun;

It's understandable and makes the point. So what's wrong with it? Nothing!

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Identity

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Re: Dividing by Zero

For centuries it has been undefined, but today...

...I define it to be equal to be 42!!!

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bumpkin

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Re: Dividing by Zero

Hi identity;

That clears up some problems I have been having.

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If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

MathsIsFun

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Re: Dividing by Zero

I should put that in ... wait, no.

Any other suggestions to improve it?

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momofmathkid

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Re: Dividing by Zero

If I where you I would also put that 12/0=0 because if there are 0 people how do you split it up so that is is equal

MathsIsFun

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Re: Dividing by Zero

But it can't be zero, or you have turned 12 chocolates into nothing, which would be a waste of good chocolate

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simron

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Re: Dividing by Zero

But it can't be zero, or you have turned 12 chocolates into nothing, which would be a waste of good chocolate

No, a mystery guest named Mr. Bubbles walks in and eats them all. No waste!

Last edited by simron (2009-09-01 14:54:00)

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quittyqat

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Re: Dividing by Zero

I like the first sentence and the picture with it.

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Denominator

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Re: Dividing by Zero

I'm learning limits so this should come in handy = ]

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