Tuesday, October 25, 2011

infinity and beyond, a math quiz

Draw a line 2 inches long, move half the distance along the line, then half again and half way once more and so on marking each point and adding to the total distance traveled.

Q1) how many points can be marked on the line?
Q2) what is the total of your addition, the sum.

1 comment:

  1. Very confusing question. Move half the distance BACK along the line? Or in the same direction creating "new line"?

    Then, Q1, an infinite number of points compose any line, by definition.

    Q2, what am I supposed to add, and to what?

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