2=1 , I Got A Proof!

if you like formulae and algebra then take a jump and try some Boolean algebra. if you're planning on going into computers/electronics or a related field then it's definitely a good idea to start learning logic as early as possible.
 
Thanks, but in my school we have two math groups, normal and the extended one... im in the extended and theres a number of courses i have to take each year, and im taking em :P. It's kinda complicated, my whole school course, graduation system, but it rules at the same time.
 
that's pretty cool. make the most of your opportunity. i was in for similar extended classes and further work but i eventually told the teacher i thought she was ugly and refused to do the further exam. got a predicted A as well, silly me. i regret ever being a teenager.
 
I don't even know why you're all mathematically trying to proove it wrong. I'm thick and I could tell you it was wrong just by looking at the thread title.

Me: "Can I have one of those burgers please?"
*gives burger*
Me: "What the **** is this?"
Burger King Guy: "It's your burger, sir"
Me: "I ASKED FOR TWO BURGERS!!"
BK guy: "No you asked for one."
Me: "Exactly"
BK guy: "?"
/me eats a mathematical burger
 
what's difficult about it? the only thing you need to know is that you can't divide anything by 0 and get a numerical result. we were taught that at a very young age. so you're saved, 2 does not equal 1 in this case. relax.
 
I beg to differ Dedalus:

Two does in fact, equal one.
 
funny.

i'm not spamming either if you're trying to get me on the sly.

and read my post again. 2 does not equal 1 in this case

i'm not sure where 2=1 but in the above example it does not.
 
Just joking around mate. If you were spamming, you'd know about it :)

I know very well that 2 does not equal one.
 
Originally posted by Chris_D
I don't even know why you're all mathematically trying to proove it wrong. I'm thick and I could tell you it was wrong just by looking at the thread title.

Me: "Can I have one of those burgers please?"
*gives burger*
Me: "What the **** is this?"
Burger King Guy: "It's your burger, sir"
Me: "I ASKED FOR TWO BURGERS!!"
BK guy: "No you asked for one."
Me: "Exactly"
BK guy: "?"
/me eats a mathematical burger
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lol :cheese: :cheese: :bounce: :bounce:
 
2 != 1 in this dimension.

My Grandfather showed me this one once. The key to it is the fact that there is a logical error in it. But I think you guys already worked that out.

Oh, and 1 + 1 = Window :E.
 
Originally posted by Brian Damage
2 != 1 in this dimension.

My Grandfather showed me this one once. The key to it is the fact that there is a logical error in it. But I think you guys already worked that out.

Oh, and 1 + 1 = Window :E.
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in which dimension would 2 equal 1? can you remember what your grandfather told you? i'd be interested to find out.
 
Originally posted by oldi1knoby
No one is dividing by Zero...rofl

You can NEVER divide by zero... not just in this instance...
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my night school teacher says black holes appear in space and airplanes disapear in the bermuda triangle every time somebody tries to divide by 0...
 
I don't know if pity comes to mind or...yeah pity.
 
na dont be stupid 1 doesnt equal 2, anyways u gotta put all numbers to one side so that would be 3=0 so u must of done something stupid
 
Originally posted by chimpmunk
(a+b) x (a-b) = a² - ab+ ba- b² '-ab and +ba cancel each others
(a+b) x (a-b) = a² - b² 'now lets divide by (a-b)
((a+b) x (a-b)) / (a-b) = a² - b² / (a-b)
(a+b) = a²+b² / a-b
'now lets say a=b=1 it gives us:
1+1 = 1-1/ 1-1
2=1

FREAKY if it's right...
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LOL! I read the first few replies and nothing is even close to explain this. I'm sorry if I step on someone's toes here (I couldn't be bothered to read all 3 pages).

Why it "breaks" :

You have proved that a=b=1 is not a solution for this equation.

Equations, such as the one you mention, do not hold true for every single possible combination of a and b. Its purpose is to define a relationship between a and b. That is, for any given value of a, what values of b will satisfy this equation (and vice versa). Clearly for a=1, the value b=1 does not satisfy the equation.

You went wrong when you assumed a=b=1 was possible.

EDIT: LMAO!!! @ Chris_D nice analogy :)
 
Correct MrD

It's like this:

Random equation: "X+1=4"

obiously, X=3

now, what you said, is, "let's say X=1, then 1+1=4 wich would mean 2=4"

You can't do that
 
Originally posted by Element Alpha
Correct MrD

It's like this:

Random equation: "X+1=4"

obiously, X=3

now, what you said, is, "let's say X=1, then 1+1=4 wich would mean 2=4"

You can't do that
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Explained much better than I managed :)

*MrD goes back to school*
 
Originally posted by Dedalus
in which dimension would 2 equal 1? can you remember what your grandfather told you? i'd be interested to find out.
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Well, I really meant "this universe, with this set of physical and numerological laws", but I'd imagine the lines between two and one do blur a little in dimensional topology.

F'rinstance, imagine a pole as long as the universe. From our three-physical-dimension point of view, the pole is effectively infinitely long, as when you travel the length of the universe, you end up back where you started (according to the theory of universal topology where the universe is a closed, non-bounded sphere). However, from a four-physical-dimension point of view, that is to say, a point of view outside our three dimensions, the pole would appear to be a ring. Here's where the topology comes in. A pole is a surface with no holes, whereas a ring has one hole. Zero becomes one as you change dimensional viewpoints. Possibly, then, one could become two if you start out with an object that already has a hole, or if you go up two dimensions.

And, no, sorry, I can't remember what my grandfather told me. I think it did have something to do with a divide by zero logical problem, though.

Hope this wasn't too boring.
 
Originally posted by famas_man
my night school teacher says black holes appear in space and airplanes disapear in the bermuda triangle every time somebody tries to divide by 0...
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Cool quickly everyone keep dividing by 0, hopefully a few people will get lost in the triangle thingy.
 
damn, this post is active, i started it :dork:

well look like its not true, for a moment i thought i was intelligent.
 
1+1 =1-1/ 1-1

1-1/1-1= 0/0 = Imposible result, does not existe in nature!!!
 
Originally posted by CyberSh33p
there are 10 types of people in this world: those who understand binary and those who don't.
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LMFAO :D One of my teachers has that quote on the wall of the computer science room - very funny :p
 
Originally posted by CyberSh33p
there are 10 types of people in this world: those who understand binary and those who don't.
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i've seen t-shirts like this...so good :D
 
And also, a clock that shows time only to the chosen ones:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/cubegoodies/lights/59e0/

led-binclock-described.jpg
 
Loshadka, Is that sig less than four lines? I may be drunk but I consider it to be a lot more, so could you please rezise it or I'll just remove it.
Thanks bud.

"there are 10 types of people in this world: those who understand binary and those who don't."

That is a good quote.
 
Carling (lager)
Budweiser (lager, duh!)
Cocktails
Absinthe
Aftershock
Vodka
Orange Reef (vodka and orange alcopops)
Red Square (vodka and red bull alcopops)
Gas Chamber (involves a shot of Sambuca, a wine glass and a straw EDIT: oh and a lighter)

/me runs to the toilet

EDIT 2: The list grows as I remember more.
 
I'm always fascinated how these long threads turn into a discussion about beer after a while.
 
Uncanny isn't it?

It obviously can be changed... I have the power. Let's try and keep it on topic.

Two does not equal one.
 
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