Re: SF: Areas of confusion, infinity

From: C. Bond (cbond_at_ix.netcom.com)
Date: 04/14/05 

Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:36:07 GMT

jstevh@msn.com wrote:

> One of the problems with surrogate factoring in terms of understanding
> it, is that it utilizes infinite sets, notably the set of rationals.

That is, indeed, a problem -- but not in the sense you suggest.. The reason
is that factoring, as is the term is used in mathematics, involves finding
*integer* factors, not rational divisors. Since you have completely
misunderstood the problem, there is no hope of your finding a solution.

[snip] 

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