SUBJECT>Re: An Algebra puzzle for your amusement.
POSTER>Grand (divide by) Zero 
EMAIL>zero@your.service.com
DATE>March 24, 1997 at 08:06:30
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<P>VERY NICE!<p>Normally the factorization and cancellation in steps 4 and 5 would be completely valid, but as you correctly observed when the restriction A=B is imposed, then factoring out A-B means dividing by "ZERO" which is "by definition", undefined.<p>I knew all that math I took back in high school would come in handy someday. I use it everyday to help my kids with their homework.<p>TAZ wins the prize - one of Murphy's famous cinnamon rolls (with or without raisins).  Just have him put it on my bill.<p>---<p>Zero   <br>0=o

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