Jump to content

1/0=+/-infinity

Featured Replies

It can be shown that as x approaches 0 from the right side, 1/x will approach 1/0 and apporach positive infinity. And it can be shown that as -x approaches 0 from the left side, -1/x will approach negative infinity and apporach -1/0, which is equal to (-1/-1)*-1/0 equals 1/0, since 0 is neither positive or negative.

Showing that 1/0 is not even a number, and does not represent a distinct point on the real number line.

 

2 hours ago, Strange said:

You can b whatever you want to b

But you can't b a zero!:cool:

  • Author
15 hours ago, Endy0816 said:

0/b = 0

Solve for b.

The question here is what is b/0. 

8 hours ago, Andrew26 said:

The question here is what is b/0. 

 

the problem is you are dividing by zero which has undefined elements to it.

0 = 0/4 = 0/-2579 = 0/323i = 0/π = ...

From a simple seeming 1/0 you can forever pull any number(excluding zero) from below, preventing you from even saying it equals anything in particular even if it heads that way.

1/0 = 1/((((0/.33)/9i)/-196)/5)

consider 0a and a-a for added fun.

  • Author
14 hours ago, Endy0816 said:

 

the problem is you are dividing by zero which has undefined elements to it.

0 = 0/4 = 0/-2579 = 0/323i = 0/π = ...

From a simple seeming 1/0 you can forever pull any number(excluding zero) from below, preventing you from even saying it equals anything in particular even if it heads that way.

1/0 = 1/((((0/.33)/9i)/-196)/5)

consider 0a and a-a for added fun.

As stated in the OP, 1/0 equals +/-infinity as a limit. 

Your post is impertinent here 

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.