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One must be careful when using infinity in math. Infinity is a concept - not a value. Sometimes, we may be tempted to try treating infinity as a value or a variable. Whenever we want to use infinity in math, we generally do so through the concept of limits.
For example, instead of saying:
1/∞ = 0
We instead say:
lim 1/x = 0
x→∞
The use of limits allows us to use infinity without falling into the trap of attempting to do arithmetic with infinity, which is not defined. In calculus, we use limits and L'Hopital's rule to get around this, and allows us to evaluate functions which simplify to an indeterminate form (0/0, ∞/∞, 0*∞, 0^0, ∞^0 and ∞ - ∞).
Sometimes we seemingly treat infinity as a value when describing asymptotes or end behavior of a function, for example:
lim 1/x = ∞
x→0+
It is important to realize that we are not saying that 1/0 = ∞, but we are ACTUALLY saying:
"As x approaches 0 from the right, 1 / x approaches infinity."
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How and where is infinity used?
Infinity is used in a variety of manners. Because it means going on forever, domains and ranges use infinity. For example, the domain and range of the equation y=x are both (-infinity,infinity). In calculus, infinity is commonly used in limits. This is in one of two ways; either the limit can approach infinity, or the number the limit is of can approach infinity. Normal models in statistics also use infinity.
Can you use L'hopital's rule for functions?
Yes. The rule is used to find the limit of functions which are an indeterminate form; that is, the limit would involve either 0/0, infinity/infinity, 0 x infinity, 1 to the power of infinity, zero or infinity to the power of zero, or infinity minus infinity. So while it is not used on all functions, it is used for many.
What is the number before infinity?
Infinity is not a real number, it is an expression used to determine a continuous cycle that goes on forever, so there cannot be a number before infinity.
Is there such thing as negative infinity?
Yes and no. Technically, infinity cannot be negative because it is an idea, not a number, but negative infinity is used in several mathematical equasions
Integration of y from 0 to infinity?
Gaussian integral method is used in Integration of y from 0 to infinity.
Why is infinity such a dreadful place?
'Infinity' is just a concept of something that is without limit. You find infinity used in math (numbers) and physics (distance or a measurement like time), a lot. Infinity is not a 'place', so cannot be dreadful.
What is the infinity button used for?
Calculus doesn't have buttons.
What is difference between uncountable adn infinity?
The Webster's definition of infinity is an endless amount. The Webster's definition of uncountable is inconceivably numerous. However, infinity is the proper term to be used in mathematics.
How can one say that infinity doesn't have a limit?
People say that infinity doesn't have a limit because that is the definition of the word infinity. This term is used in the fields of mathematics and of the sciences particularly physics.
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Is infinity just one number are or all the numbers?
Infinity is a term used to denote something with no end. Numbers are infinite as no matter what number you can think of you can always up that number by 1. Thus numbers span into infinity. Infinity itself is not a number.
What does the infinity symbol mean?
The meaning of the infinity symbol is forever. The symbol it has no beginning and no end and is often used as a symbol of love and marriage.
