Mathematical Oddity

Discussion in 'Mind Games' started by Xelda, Feb 1, 2006.

  1. Soulless||Chaos

    Soulless||Chaos SelfInducedExistence

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    Anyway the problem is simply that 1/3 cannot really be accurately simplified beyond 1/3.. :rolleyes: At least not with our system. :rolleyes:
     
  2. Soulless||Chaos

    Soulless||Chaos SelfInducedExistence

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    And also of course numbers are infinite, and there are infinite numbers between every number. :D
     
  3. nenni

    nenni Member

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    Gee...Why do you put so many sarcastic faces in your reply... are you mocking me that much? Lol.... :)



    Anyway, I understand now what you were getting at. I didn't understand where you were getting the 1.2 from all of a sudden. But the puzzle had to do with infinite amounts.

    You mean to say: 1/3 x 3 = 1.
    So, 0.3 x 3 should = 1. But 1/3 does not equal 0.3.

    I think the key to this is that while 1/3 must be a definite amount, 0.333..(infinity) is not definite, and the two should not be equated. 1/3 cannot be properly expressed in decimals. Correct me if I'm wrong?

    ~Peace:)
     
  4. nenni

    nenni Member

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    ? Hrm?
     
  5. Soulless||Chaos

    Soulless||Chaos SelfInducedExistence

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    Sorry I just like that face. :D That's pretty much it, the last part you said. :D

    Well.. You can always go in between.. 1/2 = .5, .5/2 = .25, .25/2 = .125 etc.. You can keep going forever. :D
     
  6. nenni

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    Oh okay. Well I think we've solved the problem. The fucking is over. I need a cigarette. :p

    Lol:)
     
  7. MikeE

    MikeE Hip Forums Supporter HipForums Supporter

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    Other infinite oddities:

    -There are as many points on a line segment as there are on a (infinite) line.
    -There are as many even numbers as there are integers.
    -There are as many (whole number) fractions as there are integers.
     

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