Understand that division by zero is undefined. 0506.2.8
Links verified on 9/15/2014
- Dividing by Zero - this page from Math is Fun uses images to help explain, and to make one joke :-)
- Division by 0, 1, 2 and 3 - this AAA Math page offers a simple explanation
- Division by Zero - the Wikipedia entry
- Why Can't We Divide by Zero? - because, according to this University of Utah page, any attempt at a definition leads to a contradiction
- Why Can't You Divide by 0? - several good answers to this from Math Forum
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