Why X is unknown in math
Everyone has somehow gotten used to the fact that in mathematical equations and in everyday life, we call something unknown X. In mathematics, x is something unknown, and not only in mathematics but also...
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What is infinity in simple terms
Infinity is a complex concept to understand. In ordinary life, we do not encounter anything that has no beginning and end. It is all the more surprising that such an abstraction is encountered so...
Is division by Zero allowed?
Why can’t you divide by zero? Who forbade it? School stubbornly forbids us from dividing by 0, but as soon as you step into university, you get an indulgence. What was considered forbidden in...
The Story of Zero
Who invented zero? For those who want a quick answer, I’ll say right away — zero was invented by Indian mathematicians. That’s what the official history of mathematics states. But for those who are...
