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A simple one
#11
RE: A simple one
is it an exploding cigar like from ACME?
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always working on cleaning my windows- me regarding Johari
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#12
RE: A simple one
Which 3?
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#13
RE: A simple one
∞ + ∞ = infinity

∞ x ∞ = infinity

1 / ∞ = 0

Technically, the others should be called "undefined" but I guess he was using the word "indeterminate" in the same way. Infinity isn't a number, it is a concept. It cannot be used in arithmetical statements.

His use of it leads to some glaring errors. For instance, if we are to take the first one as correct (∞ + ∞ = ∞) then we can deduce that ∞ - ∞ = ∞ by substitution, but he has already said ∞ - ∞ = indeterminate.

The same can be said of ∞ x ∞ = ∞ and any division of ∞.

1 / ∞ = 0 is the most ridiculous though, as can be seen here when you apply algebra:

1 / ∞ = 0

Multiply both sides by ∞ (which he says you can do from his answer above).

1 = 0 x ∞

Simplify.

1 = 0.

FAIL.
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#14
RE: A simple one
Very well, I shall remove the cigar.
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#15
RE: A simple one
That is true. I was thinking in terms of limits.
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