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1=0 'proof' rely on divide by 0. Is there any that don't

  • 23-04-2003 03:02PM
    #1
    Syth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,865 ✭✭✭


    We've all seen the proof that show 1=2 or whatever. Somewhere along, you wind up dividing by zero. Is there any 'proofs' out there that 'prove' 1=2 but don't divide by 0, but use some other mistake. I've heards that is you make any mistake yuo can show that 1=0 (adding 1 to each side gives 1=2) so am I just asking for a different aspect of the same thing?


    Man I'm on a roll today, or jus clogging up the board with maths.


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  • #2
    John2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭John2002


    Here's one:


    http://www.math.toronto.edu/mathnet/falseProofs/second1eq2.html

    Another basic error, easily made


  • #3
    Syth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,865 ✭✭✭Syth


    that's a cool site. thanks


  • #4
    Syth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,865 ✭✭✭Syth


    That site is great, looking at the other 'proofs' and trying to find the mistake is like a game, plus you hone your mathematical skill.

    Does anyone know any other site that have 'proofs' like that where you have to look for the mistake?


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