Anyone want to argue that any number raised to the zero power is not equal to one?

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Originally posted by: DrPizza
***I'LL ARGUE WITH YOU***

0^0 is undefined...
using your proof,
0^0 = 0^x/0^x, which is division by zero and undefined.

Winnar!

Put 0^x/0^x into your calculator and see what you get. You might be surprised.
 

damonpip

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Originally posted by: Vespasian
Originally posted by: DrPizza
***I'LL ARGUE WITH YOU***

0^0 is undefined...
using your proof,
0^0 = 0^x/0^x, which is division by zero and undefined.

Winnar!

Put 0^x/0^x into your calculator and see what you get. You might be surprised.

My TI-83 says:
0^X/0^X
ERR:DIVIDE BY 0

Also, it says:
0^0
ERR:DOMAIN

So, DrPizza wins
 
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Originally posted by: damonpip
Originally posted by: Vespasian
Originally posted by: DrPizza
***I'LL ARGUE WITH YOU***

0^0 is undefined...
using your proof,
0^0 = 0^x/0^x, which is division by zero and undefined.

Winnar!

Put 0^x/0^x into your calculator and see what you get. You might be surprised.

My TI-83 says:
0^X/0^X
ERR:DIVIDE BY 0

Also, it says:
0^0
ERR:DOMAIN
My Ti-89 says 1.

 
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0^0=1 only makes sense in certain contexts like power series. Otherwise you could argue 0^0=0.

EDIT: I lose. Beers for everyone. :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:...
 

desteffy

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Originally posted by: Vespasian
Originally posted by: damonpip
Originally posted by: Vespasian
Originally posted by: DrPizza
***I'LL ARGUE WITH YOU***

0^0 is undefined...
using your proof,
0^0 = 0^x/0^x, which is division by zero and undefined.

Winnar!

Put 0^x/0^x into your calculator and see what you get. You might be surprised.

My TI-83 says:
0^X/0^X
ERR:DIVIDE BY 0

Also, it says:
0^0
ERR:DOMAIN
My Ti-89 says 1.

Your calculator is WRONG
 

godmare

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Sep 25, 2002
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Originally posted by: jagec
Originally posted by: godmare
Originally posted by: Vespasian
Originally posted by: DeMeo
hey, guess what my favorite food is.
Mashed potatoes!

with or without gravy?

I still contend that sour cream on mashed potatoes is acceptable..... but for those occasions sans sour cream, gravy is not on the menu. We need a poll for this.

but gravy on mashed potatoes is AWESOME...

Let me guess, you don't even eat them with the skins :(

skins usually :p
 

godmare

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Sep 25, 2002
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Originally posted by: DeMeo
garlic potatoes, sour cream, it's all good!

Beer is good too. I think Beer is actually my favorite food.
Beer is food you know.


now back to the problem at hand. Let's see, a*(3/6.1) - a raised to the 1st power * 2 is... 1! ?

mead is food :D
 

godmare

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Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
Baked potatoes with sour cream or mashed potatoes with gravy. Or how about some cheese fries?

outback chaze froys > *