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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Buyimports2
Very interesting point.

How do you explain though his algebra when he subtracts x=9 from 10x=9.999999 ? I can't figure out a way to disprove that one.
rounding.

Its all rounding error. His whole argument is based on rounding error.
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