what is dividing by zero called? what is the term?
2006-12-28 08:11:40 · 4 answers · asked by XxsoccertennisvolleyballxX 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
The term for division by 0 is "undefined".
It's not infinity (like some people would claim), and it's not 0. It's undefined.
And this works for ANYTHING divided by 0. Even 0/0 is undefined (and people will tell you that it's equal to 1 when it's not).
2006-12-28 08:15:11 · answer #1 · answered by Puggy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no term but if u divide by zero u get infinite
2006-12-28 16:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by Narayan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
division by zero is undefined
2006-12-28 16:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by So What 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u might be thinking of undefined or empty set
dividing by zero is mathematically illegal, so it yeilds no answer
2006-12-28 16:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by HS Sweetness 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋