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#1 2024-05-08 10:48:13
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Infinity - Infinity
Why does ∞ - ∞ = indeterminate form?
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#2 2024-05-09 05:18:42
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Re: Infinity - Infinity
What do you think it is then?
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#3 2024-05-09 07:48:44
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Re: Infinity - Infinity
What do you think it is then?
Bob
It is zero or DNE.
Yes?
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#4 2024-05-09 07:55:05
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Re: Infinity - Infinity
Let A = the set of all positive wholes and B the set of all positive wholes except 23.
Then A - B = 23
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#5 2024-05-09 07:57:48
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Re: Infinity - Infinity
Let A = the set of all positive wholes and B the set of all positive wholes except 23.
Then A - B = 23
Bob
Your point here is???
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#6 2024-05-09 08:05:23
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23 was an arbitrary choice. As any number can replace 23 that's why it's indeterminate.
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#7 2024-05-09 08:07:10
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23 was an arbitrary choice. As any number can replace 23 that's why it's indeterminate.
Bob
Very cool. Thank you.
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