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#1 2009-07-30 10:17:22
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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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#2 2009-07-30 10:37:25
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Hi Mathsifun;
It's understandable and makes the point. So what's wrong with it? Nothing!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
I am willing to wager that over 75% of the new words that appeared were nothing more than spelling errors that caught on.
#3 2009-07-30 19:57:42
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For centuries it has been undefined, but today...
...I define it to be equal to be 42!!!
#4 2009-07-30 20:15:27
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Hi identity;
That clears up some problems I have been having.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
I am willing to wager that over 75% of the new words that appeared were nothing more than spelling errors that caught on.
#5 2009-07-30 21:56:08
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I should put that in ... wait, no.
Any other suggestions to improve it? 
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#6 2009-09-02 09:12:46
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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
#7 2009-09-02 09:15:48
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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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#8 2009-09-02 12:53:02
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MathsIsFun wrote:
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!
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#9 2009-09-03 08:12:48
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I like the first sentence and the picture with it. 
I'll be here at least once every month. XP
#10 2009-11-26 05:20:59
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I'm learning limits so this should come in handy = ]