Say x=y
Therefore
x2 = xy.
So if you take the same from both sides.
x2 - y2 = xy - y2.
Now divide both sides by (x-y)
We get
x + y = y
Now as x=y we can say.
2y=y
Divide by y
We get 2=1
Subtract 1from both we get
1=0.
So what is the problem with the proof? Answer tomorrow
0 Tuathal Apr 22nd, 2008 at 9:26 am
Is the problem that by dividing by x-y you are in fact dividing by zero?
0 simon Apr 22nd, 2008 at 9:30 am
bingo
0 Richie Apr 22nd, 2008 at 10:09 pm
x=y, then x-y=0. Also halfway through you divided by (x-y). So that’s where you went wrong