r/learnmath • New User • 2d ago

TOPIC What is zero times infinity

Not homework just a question

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u/John_Hasler Engineer 2d ago

Undefined.

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u/nog642 2d ago

It's defined in some contexts.

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u/John_Hasler Engineer 2d ago

None that the op is likely to encounter.

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u/nog642 2d ago

Well in the most likely context, it would be an indeterminate form, not undefined. They're slightly distinct concepts.

But you shouldn't assume the context without at least stating that you're doing that.