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Download PDFOpen PDF in browserThe Two Couriers Problem and Diverse Approaches to Division by ZeroEasyChair Preprint 114108 pages•Date: November 29, 2023AbstractIn this paper, we delve into the historical and enduring algebraic conundrum known as the Two Couriers Problem, originally posed by the French mathematician Clairaut in 1746. Over the centuries, this problem has persisted, finding its way into numerous textbooks, journals, and mathematical discussions. One of the remarkable aspects of the Two Couriers Problem is its inherent connection to division by zero, a mathematical operation that has intrigued scholars for generations. Division by zero, a concept laden with complexity and ambiguity, has sparked diverse mathematical approaches. Conventional mathematics regards division by zero as an indeterminate or undefined result. However, alternative methodologies have emerged over time. Transmathematics defines division by zero as either nullity or explicitly positive or negative infinity, offering a different perspective. Saitoh simplifies division by zero as zero, challenging traditional conventions, while Barukˇci´c explores the possibility of defining it as either unity or explicitly positive or implicitly negative infinity. Keyphrases: Prime, Real, narural Download PDFOpen PDF in browser |
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