Proof that 2 = 1
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Let, a = b + c

2a = a + b + c

2a - 2b = a - b + c

2a - 2b - 2c = a - b - c

2(a - b - c) = 1(a - b - c)

2 = 1

A novel, but convoluted way, of performing this stunt - i.e. obtaining a spurious result by including the "illegal" operation of dividing by zero (a-b-c). However, my limited mathematical brain believes the experts in string theory. I have never seen any argument to discredit the theory on the grounds of using illegal (illogical) operations. That is, I believe that it is mathematically rigorous and valid.

However, I can subscribe to the idea that the limit of x/a, as "a" approaches zero is infinity, a completely, utterly, frustratingly incomprehensible result. I put string theory, and certainly quantum physics, in the same basket. My mind can't cope with the concept, but the reality is there in the maths.

I gain some consolation that the great Richard Feynman confessed ". . . .I don't understand it (QED)but nobody does".

So if the maths works then it comes down to "if you don't understand it, just accept it".

My friend, you are trying to divide by 0 !!

SORRY I AM NOT AS SMART AS YOU BUT
1. A=B+C I AGREE
2. 2A = A+B+C

IF YOU MULTIPLY Ax2 =2A

IF YOU MULTIPLY SIDE 1 OF EQATION THEN YOU MULTIPLY SIDE 2 BY THE SAME # 2= 2A= B+C X(2)= 2B + 2C

I MAY BE WRONG SO BE PATIENT AN EDUCATE ME IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE CONDESCENDING DO NOT BOTHER THANKS

I AGREE AND I AM VERY IMPRESSED BY THE SIMPLE YET LOGICAL RESPONSE THANK YOU, PLEZ READ MY ??? ABOVE WHERE I DO NOT AGREE WITH THE THEOREM BUT IF I AM WRONG JUST SHOW ME THANKS DOC

I AGREE AND I AM VERY IMPRESSED BY THE SIMPLE YET LOGICAL RESPONSE THANK YOU PLEZ READ MY ??? ABOVE WHERE I DO NOT AGREE WITH THE THEOREM BUT IF I AM WRONG JUST SHOW ME THANKS DOC

If a = b + c, then a-b-c = zero
Dividing by zero is a meaningless,illegal operation.