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Firstly, infinity is not a number (at least in lower level mathematics). You must instead use the language of limits to describe infinity.
Using limits, a function which diverges to infinity multiplied by a function which diverges to infinity has a product which also diverges to infinity.
However, taking this product, and subtracting away a function which diverges to infinity is "of indeterminate form". It might converge to zero, it might be diverge to positive infinity, it might diverge to negative infinity, or it might converge to a constant.
In order to figure out which one of these possibilities applies, you must get the indeterminate form into the form infinity divided by infinity or 0/0 and then apply L'Hospital's rule.
Edit: Just a pet peeve of mine. It's L'Hôpital, not L'Hospital. Even textbooks don't spell it right.
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What is infinity take away 1?
As difficult as it is to understand, Infinity minus 1 is still Infinity.
What is the square root of infinity?
Since infinity is not a defined number, it is impossible to have a square root of it. its infinity!
Who log zero is infinity?
Log zero is not defined, and if it were defined, it would be more likely to be minus infinity than infinity.
What is critical thinking and data?
it is negative infinity minus one
What is an unknown number x times infinity?
An unknown number x times infinity would be infinity.
What is zero minus infinity?
minus infinity
Does infinity minus infinity equal zero?
you would think it be would but infinity is not a number but a theory so not being a number is can not be used with equations symbols like plus, minus, times etc.
Do exponential functions have horizontal asymptotes?
Yes, to the left (towards minus infinity).Yes, to the left (towards minus infinity).Yes, to the left (towards minus infinity).Yes, to the left (towards minus infinity).
What is 1 minus infinity?
Any specific number minus infinity is -∞ Note if you try to subtract infinity from infinity, the answer is undefined - because infinity is a "cardinality" rather than a specific number.
Value of log 0?
the value of log0 is -infinity which is minus of infinity
What is infinity take away 1?
As difficult as it is to understand, Infinity minus 1 is still Infinity.
Is infinity equal to minus 1?
technically, infinity is not a value and therefore cannot be defined as minus 1. There is a notion that infinity does not actually exist but only a human myth applied to those values larger than the human can calculate eg the size of the universe. Quoting Hawkins phrase "the universe stretches on infinitely" shows that infinity is not minus one. Therefore, infinity is not equal to minus 1.
What is the square root of infinity?
Since infinity is not a defined number, it is impossible to have a square root of it. its infinity!
Is it true that if the slope of the line is positive the line is positive?
No.Unless the slope is zero, every line will extend from minus infinity to plus infinity. So part of it will be negative and part positive.No.Unless the slope is zero, every line will extend from minus infinity to plus infinity. So part of it will be negative and part positive.No.Unless the slope is zero, every line will extend from minus infinity to plus infinity. So part of it will be negative and part positive.No.Unless the slope is zero, every line will extend from minus infinity to plus infinity. So part of it will be negative and part positive.
What is the highest number besides infinity?
Infinity is a concept, not a number. Even if it were considered such, infinity plus one is also infinity, and so infinity minus one is still infinity.
What is the minimum value of a variable?
minus infinity
What is minus infinity?
minus infinity is not really a number, but some call it an extended real number. It is an idea or a concept. If you head down the number lines going to the left, that is to say from -2 to -3 to -100 then to -10000 and keep going forever and ever (which is a very long time) you will get to negative infinity or minus infinity.
