Proof that 2 = 1
2 = 1 Proof
Let us use basic algebraic proofs. We begin by using X and Y as any rational value.| Let X and Y be equal values: | X = Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiply boths sides by X: | X2 = XY | |
| Subtract boths sides with Y2: | X2 - Y2 = XY - Y2 | |
| Factor each side: | (X - Y)(X + Y) = Y(X - Y) | |
| Divide by (X - Y) | X + Y = Y | |
| Since X = Y, substitute Y with X: | X + X = X | |
| Simplify | 2X = X | |
| Divide by X | 2 = 1 |