Is 0 divided by 0 equal to any number?

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The discussion centers around the mathematical concepts of division by zero and the equality of repeating decimals, specifically 0.999... and 1. Participants argue that 0 divided by 0 can theoretically equal any number, as multiplying zero by any number results in zero. They also provide various proofs and manipulations to demonstrate that 0.999... is equal to 1, using limits and geometric series. However, there is contention regarding the validity of these proofs, with some participants questioning the legitimacy of dividing by zero and the implications of manipulating infinite decimals. The conversation highlights the complexities and misunderstandings surrounding these foundational mathematical concepts.
  • #91
the subject heading "nope" was in response to "all mathematical ideas have been aptly addressed concerning this phenomenon of .9repeating=1...".

I must have gotten lost navigating the messege board.
 
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  • #92
The difference between .9repeated and 1 is the diameter of a point... :) can you argue with that?
 
  • #93
Also, when calculating something that involves .999999...you use 1, then apply the appropriate thing to the end. I know that sounds really dumb, but if you were to say "What's n*0.9999" you would just use 1, and say "infinitely close to n" or soemthing liek that.
 
  • #94
What a lovely thread to come home to after a miserable day.

(a) Don't hijack threads.
(b) Don't insult people.

The discussion seems to have moved to a new thread, so I'm locking this one.
 

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