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Does infinity exist in real life?
Hi Ryan,
You need to understand that the expression 'infinity' in mathematics doesnt refer to any exact number. Basically, its just an idea of a number that is too large to quantify and so you cant perform the regular arithmetic operations on it. Its abstract really, but still it serves its purpose in the world of mathematics.
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