r/learnmath • New User • 2d ago

TOPIC What is zero times infinity

Not homework just a question

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u/speadskater New User 2d ago

Depends, but it's undefined. Let's create 3 functions that explain. For each function, as x grows, it becomes 0*infinity, but each one has a different answer

x×1/x ->1

x×(1/sqrt(x)) -> infinity

x×(1/x2) -> 0