CB-MA006-261013: Why Dividing by Zero Is Undefined

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Watch this video and then summarize the argument in your own words so you understand and can explain why it is impossible to divide a number by zero. What problems emerge if we assume dividing by zero is possible? What happens when we divide $$-1$$ by smaller and smaller numbers, approaching zero? What inconsistency occurs?

Source: Khan Academy,

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