1. May 29, 2008 #1

   foxjwill

   

   [SOLVED] value of 1/(1-1/0) at 0
   
   1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
   Is the function
   

   [tex]f(x)=\frac{1}{1-\frac{1}{x}}[/tex]​

   defined at [tex]x=0?[/tex]
   
   2. Relevant equations
   
   
   
   3. The attempt at a solution
   Since we have division by zero in the denominator, I'm assuming that it isn't. Am I correct?

    

   foxjwill, May 29, 2008
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3. May 29, 2008 #2

   nicksauce

   

   Science Advisor

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   I would agree.

    

   nicksauce, May 29, 2008
4. May 29, 2008 #3

   HallsofIvy

   

   Science Advisor

   Yes, 1/0 is NOT defined. You don't have to "assume" anything!

    

   HallsofIvy, May 29, 2008

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