Attention future IITians. This is a tricky and witty question. Just try. Everyone should try.

Prove that 1 = 2.

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Attention future IITians. This is a tricky and witty question. Just try. Everyone should try.

Prove that 1 = 2.

mani_jha · Answer

$$(1-2)^{2}=(2-1)^{2}=1$$
$$1-2=2-1$$
$$2=4$$
$$1=2$$
lol, we destroy mathematics!

anonymous · Answer

You didn't destroy it, you abused it.

anonymous · Answer

Some smart reply, Ishaaan Bhai, plzzzzzzzzzzz? Try some other method also.

anonymous · Answer

It's not possible adarsh, no matter what you do, you can't prove that

anonymous · Answer

Nothing is possible. Just try. I will post it soon.

mani_jha · Answer

Chill Ishaan, it was supposed to be a joke!

anonymous · Answer

Lol why do you think I am serious about it

anonymous · Answer

let x=x
x^2=x^2
x^2-x^2=x^2-x^2
x(x-x)=(x+x)(x-x)
x=2x
therefore 1=2
though this proof does not mathematically exist as it is a falacy

anonymous · Answer

Really witty answer!!!!!!!

anonymous · Answer

All who can answer these type of questions can aim to get "Abel Prize".

anonymous · Answer

u can do 1=2 with binomial thm

anonymous · Answer