Calculus proves that dividing by zero is infinity
10/10=1
10/1=10
10/.1=100
10/.01=1000
....
10/.0000001=100000000
As the value of the divisor gets smaller, the result gets bigger. In calculus, you say "x/y=infinity as y approaches 0".
Re: Calculus proves that dividing by zero is infinity
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Originally posted by arneljd
As the value of the divisor gets smaller, the result gets bigger. In calculus, you say "x/y=infinity as y approaches 0".
And the key word here is "approaches" - it does not say 0!:)
Must have my two pennerth
I don't mean to nitpick, but I must have a say in this argument...
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As the value of the divisor gets smaller, the result gets bigger. In calculus, you say "x/y=infinity as y approaches 0".
I'm sure that you don't say x/y=infinity you say x/y -> infinity (x/y tends to or approaches infinity).
:D