![]() As we will see, Shadowjack appears to rely on the latter relation, and thus declares that 0/0 equals 0. ![]() What is undefined, usually stated as "indeterminate" is division of zero by zero, because N/D, with D −> 0 and N finite and not zero, approaches infinity, whereas 0/N remains zero for all values of N other than zero. ![]() Division of zero by another integer is also well−defined. Division by zero is well−defined in most systems, particularly through approach to zero as a limit. "Prohibited" is a social phenomenon, not a mathematical one. The error is to confuse can not with must not, and the difference between rules and orders. The particular matter that has prompted this note is that students in different schools are prohibited from dividing by zero. The link at the top of the page points to the article as last edited by Shadowjack. If that is not what is clear on reading this article then please be sure to check the "view history" file in order to find the original article. This article states the laws of zero as groups zi, zii, ziii, ziv, zv and in each of the groups are contained four units designated as ' " "' "". contribs) 14:54, 30 December 2013 (UTC)Ĭomment about this process should go on the attached discussion page.The Wikipedia article is in the form of an essay, written without inline references it represents "common knowledge," which is how many Wikipedia articles were originally written. contribs) 20:55, 29 December 2013 (UTC)įor the Wikipedia article, see w:Division by zero.Here, comment is interspersed any user may comment constructively, the goal being education. This page is based on an essay by Shadowjack, and may be read in its original form at this permanent link.
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