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Transmathematics is a proposed extension of traditional mathematics that redefines division by zero as a valid operation. Unlike standard arithmetic, where division by zero is undefined and considered an error, transmathematics introduces new number entities: infinity (∞) as number, that can be positive, negative, imaginary or negative imaginary, and nullity (Φ), to create a total arithmetic system in which division is always defined.[1] It has recieved many critics because any number satisfies 0 : 0.[2] It was created by James A. D. W. Anderson[3][circular reference].[4]
Numbers
Transmathematics is based on ordinary mathematical principles, but it removes the prohibition against dividing by zero. In doing so, it introduces new numbers, called transreal numbers:
Positive Infinity is defined as 1 divided by 0.[5][6] Every positive number divided by 0 results in positive infinity.[1] It is explained by Anderson as "If you place an infinite number of grams on one side of a scale, it will always be heavier than the other side, regardless of how much weight is added there."[1][7] It is represented as "∞" or "+∞".
Negative Infinity is defined as -1 divided by 0[5][6]. Every negative number divided by 0 results in negative infinity.[1] It is explained by Anderson as "If you place negative infinity grams on one side of a scale, it will always be lighter than the other side, regardless of how much weight is taken from there."[1][8] It is represented as "-∞".
Nullity is defined as 0 divided by 0[1][5][9][6]. Every neutral number (zero or nullity) divided by zero results in nullity.[1] It is explained by Anderson as "If you place nullity grams on one side of a scale, it will always be the same weight as the other side, regardless of how much weight is added or taken from there."[1][10][11] It is represented as "Φ". Anderson says this number was discovered in 1997.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i http://www.bookofparagon.com/Books/Transmathematics/Transmathematics.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "1200-year-old problem 'easy'". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved Sep 24, 2025.
- ^ no:James A. D. W. Anderson
- ^ "Transmathematica - Dividing by Zero!". YouTube. Retrieved Sep 24, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Infinity and Nullity are Numbers". Aug 6, 2021. Retrieved Sep 24, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c Reis, Tiago Soares dos; Kubrusly, Ricardo Silva (Sep 1, 2015). "Divisão por zero e o desenvolvimento dos números transreais". Synesis (ISSN 1984–6754). 7 (1): 139–154. Retrieved Sep 24, 2025 – via seer.ucp.br.
- ^ "Why is 1/0 Big? No Calculus!". Retrieved Sep 24, 2025 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Why is -1/0 Small? No Calculus!". Retrieved Sep 24, 2025 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "What is 0 ÷ 0?". Retrieved Sep 24, 2025 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Why Isn't 0/0 Big? No Calculus!". Retrieved Sep 24, 2025 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Why Isn't 0/0 Small? No Calculus!". Retrieved Sep 24, 2025 – via www.youtube.com.
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