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09-23-2006, 05:57 PM
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How can this (math) be?
How can this be?
Assume that: a = b Therefore: a^2 = ab a^2 - b^2 = ab - b^2 (a+b)(a-b) = b (a-b) a+b = b Since a = b then 2*b = b 2 = 1 The riddle (a mathematical joke) was provided by EE Times. Yes, a simple algebraic flaw exists. But what is it? |
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