Question

Which expression is undefined?

Answer 1

`(7)/(0\\)` is undefined

Explanation:

The expression
`(7)/(0\\)` is undefined, and division by zero is not a valid mathematical operation. It cannot be calculated because it leads to mathematical inconsistencies and contradictions.

When we divide a number by another number, we are essentially asking, "How many times does the divisor fit into the dividend?" However, when the divisor is zero (0), there is no number that, when multiplied by zero, can give us a non-zero result. Therefore, division by zero does not have a meaningful answer.

Attempting to divide any number, including 7, by zero leads to mathematical issues. It breaks mathematical properties and rules, such as the associative and distributive properties, which are crucial for consistent and meaningful calculations. Thus, division by zero is considered undefined in mathematics to maintain mathematical rigor and coherence.

Answer 2

Answer: C

Explanation:

A is (4-4)/8 which is 0/8, which is just 0 (if I have 0 cookies and I share them among 8 people, each friend gets 0 cookies,)

B is -7-0, which is -7/14 which is -0.5

C, however is where the problem arises, now I'm splitting seven cookies among nobody, so how many cookies will each person get? 1, 2, 3? So, C is undefined.

-0/2 is -0 which is the same as 0, and 0/10 is 0.