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Are zero and infinity the biggest problems for math? Can they ever be the same. zero is infinitly nothing, and infinty stops zero times?
Bad advice. :grumpy: How long is the real line?schroder said:And if you ever get “infinity” or “negative infinity” as an exact solution to a mathematical problem, it usually means you have done something wrong!
Hurkyl said:Answers should always be checked, no matter what the answer is.
Hurkyl said:Bad advice. :grumpy: How long is the real line?
Dragonfall said:0.208780721 furlong
Hurkyl said:There is not an integer named infinity.
There is not a rational number named infinity.
There is not a real number named infinity.
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The concept of infinity in mathematics is the idea of a quantity or value that is limitless or endless. In mathematics, infinity is often represented by the symbol ∞ and is used to describe values that are larger than any finite number.
The "zero vs. infinity problem" refers to the difficulty in understanding the relationship between zero and infinity in mathematical calculations. It arises when trying to divide a number by zero or when trying to compare infinitely small and infinitely large values.
No, zero cannot be considered as infinity in mathematics. While both zero and infinity represent values that are unbounded and have no fixed magnitude, they are fundamentally different concepts. Zero is a specific quantity that represents nothing, while infinity is a concept that represents something without limits.
The concept of infinity plays a crucial role in mathematical calculations, particularly in areas such as calculus and number theory. It allows for the representation of infinitely large and infinitely small values, which are essential for solving complex problems and understanding the behavior of functions and equations.
No, a number cannot be both zero and infinity at the same time. This is because zero and infinity are two distinct concepts in mathematics and cannot coexist simultaneously in a mathematical calculation. However, a limit of a function can approach both zero and infinity as its input approaches a certain value.