Subtract 2 from 50: How Many Times?

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The discussion centers around the question of how many times the number 2 can be subtracted from 50. One participant asserts that it can be done an infinite number of times, while others challenge this assertion, suggesting that it cannot be subtracted infinitely. The conversation includes playful banter and some frustration over the responses, with participants expressing confusion and urging clarification. Ultimately, the debate highlights differing interpretations of the mathematical concept of subtraction in this context.
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How many times can you subtract 2 from a 50?
 
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An infinite number of times.
 
neu said:
An infinite number of times.

not quite... keep trying
 
1 or 25? The answer to these is always an "oh how silly" response from me :-p
 
kurbsdude said:
not quite... keep trying

No? So your saying 2 cannot be subtracted from 50 an infinite/arbitrary number of times?

"What am I thinking" might be a more suitable title
 
neu said:
No? So your saying 2 cannot be subtracted from 50 an infinite/arbitrary number of times?

"What am I thinking" might be a more suitable title

no it can't be subtracted from a 50, infinite number of times.
 
kurbsdude said:
no it can't be subtracted from a 50, infinite number of times.

Your bad grammer appears forced, in which case the answer is clearly not worth guessing.

Please enlighten us
 
50 - 2 = 48
50 - 2 = 48
50 - 2 = 48
...
Infinitely many times.
 
well ok here's the answer,

Only once. Because after you subtract 2 from a 50, it becomes 48. So the next subtraction is from 48 and not from 50.
 

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