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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.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#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.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#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 = ]