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Old 13th February 2006, 02:45 PM
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... If zero is neither odd nor even, does that mean that in binary there are no even numbers?
No, in a binary numbering system the digit 1 could be considered the numerical equvalent of a hermaphrodite, being both odd and even concurrently.
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Old 13th February 2006, 04:08 PM
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... If zero is neither odd nor even, does that mean that in binary there are no even numbers?
No, in a binary numbering system the digit 1 could be considered the numerical equvalent of a hermaphrodite, being both odd and even concurrently.
Why would 1 be even? Maybe prime.
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Old 13th February 2006, 06:35 PM
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Someone mentioned that in regard to infinity, there are as many even numbers as odd AND even numbers combined?

Never understod it, meself.. :?
There are more integers than prime numbers and there are an infinite number of both.
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Old 13th February 2006, 09:33 PM
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Someone mentioned that in regard to infinity, there are as many even numbers as odd AND even numbers combined?

Never understod it, meself.. :?
If zero is neither odd nor even, does that mean that in binary there are no even numbers?
There's a 50% chance that you are correct
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Old 14th February 2006, 09:37 AM
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Someone mentioned that in regard to infinity, there are as many even numbers as odd AND even numbers combined?

Never understod it, meself.. :?
There are more integers than prime numbers and there are an infinite number of both.
Only for large values of infinity
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Old 16th February 2006, 03:31 PM
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Honey..... I'm back!!!!

Go away for a few days to find this wonderful thread has stalled again.
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Old 16th February 2006, 07:04 PM
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Honey..... I'm back!!!!

Go away for a few days to find this wonderful thread has stalled again.
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Old 16th February 2006, 07:34 PM
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No one in particular. Just wanted to see who would look around!!!!
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Old 17th February 2006, 11:10 AM
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