1+1=4

Well, I don't know if you like mathematics (probably not) but I found this really interesting and I think this is the right section.
So, if you know a thing or two about maths watch this. It proves that 1+1=4 with the help of the power of the numbers.
Here's how:

Supposing that a=b

a^2 - b^2 = (a+b)(a-b) => I hope you know this rule
aa - b^2 = (a+b)(a-b) => a=b so I can write:
ab - b^2 = (a+b)(a-b)
b(a - b) = (a+b)(a-b) => we have (a - b) on both sides so:
b = a + b => a=b so:
b = b + b => and
b = 2b => if b = 1 then:
1 = 2

1 = 2 so 1+1 = 2+2 = 4 There's the proof :D


They teach us at school that 1+1=2 and by using mathematics, the tool they use, we prove that 1+1=4. This is completely paradox, isn't it???



But what if there's something wrong about the thoughts above? Maybe there's some other solution. Can you find it???

 

There's something wrong. The first four steps look right if you supposed a and b equal 1 or 2. But then you jump to that first step where you get 2 = 2+2. SO i htink theres something fishy with the fourth step unless it actually is true.

Well I'm listrening to Bullet for my Valentine so that dosn't really help:D

 

I'm not sure I understand what you're saying but... I actually suppose that a=b so I replace a with b when I have to. I don't replace the variables with numbers till the very last step.

Actually it does make sense the way it is, BUT there is a tiny mistake I managed to figure out after a few times. Lets see if anyone can notice it :)

 

I'm no mathgeek but I still am of the best of teh class so I'll try it out.

 

Heheh, I like maths, it tickles my brain. I couldn't find anyone to try this out so I posted it here. Looks like I found some response. :D

 

no that's wrong. where did a and b come from? ur original statement was 1+1=4. u can't just add or solve for variables that were never there.

 

yea, where's the 1 and 2????
whats with this a and b????

and i dont get it.......explain it more O_O

 

it's simply wrong.

 

Yeah everyone knows the best way to add 1 and 1 is just go...1 add 1 is 2 there we go, no 4 unless it's 1+1=2+2=4

 

This is pointless, and isnt even written correctly. Heres a simpiler way to solve for this.

(::) + (::) = ?

Solve for the number of cookies.

(::) subsitute for A

(::) subsitute for B

A+B=?

(::)+(::)= (::) (::)

There a 2 cookies. Substitute the two cookies for C

A+B = 2

1+1=2

Any questions? >.>

 

To be honest, I don't think it matters.

 

That is pure bogus, imo.

I'm pretty decent at math. I'm honestly no math wiz.

But this makes zero sense. 1 can't = 2. It's just not the way numerics work, imo.

Unless you're God, there is no way. =/

 

This is coming from an 8th Grade Algebra student. (Curse the school system and their attempt to challenge people!)

Your equation makes no sense. You are implying that the equation b^2 is actually b X 2. That is not how exponents work. It's b^2= B X B.

 

yea, it's bogus. i'm in 12th grade math and i'm good at it. i KNOW it's wrong, KNOW. this is a dumb topic, cya later

 

1+1=4 was not my original statement. It's what I'm trying to prove. I start from a=b. It is correct.

I think you just didn't get me. Seriously, 1+1 can't =4 and 1 can't = 2
But actually all the calculations I made are mathematically correct. And it is simple maths, step by step. Supposing two random variables A and B are equal, it all makes sense. Yet I didn't see someone to prove I'm wrong

If you think this topic is dump, well just dont post

 

But you said you found an error in this...so I guess it is not true...

 

If you think about it. Its true.

A(squared) + B(squared) = C(squared) *Pythagoras' therom*

So if A = 7 and B = 12 then

7(squared) + 12(squared) = C(squared)

49 + 144 = 193

*SQUARE ROOT EVERYTHING*

7 + 12 = 13.892443989449804508432547041029...

OR

7 + 12 = 14

Thing happen wierdly in math.

 

But that's the pythagorem theory...
He's talking about something way different.
He wants to claim that 1+1=4 by using a=b...
But it can't be true if he said their was an error in it.

 

Wait..if a=b then the whole thing is screwed up

Anyway..pythagoras works this way for 7 + 12 = 14

 

I guess yeah, you can just say a=a ...... which just soudns lame.....