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Why doesn't dividing by zero result in infinity? Scholars view an engaging TED-Ed video that describes why division by zero is not allowed. It explains how division is related to the multiplicative inverse, and why 1/0 cannot be equal to infinity.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the resource as an extension activity
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should be familiar with the concept of multiplicative inverses
- An understanding of limits is helpful, but not absolutely necessary
- Pupils must be able to apply the distributive property
Pros
- Provides links to additional resources for further study
- Animations and graphics help hold viewer interest
Cons
- Does not properly use the concept of equality