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Proof That Five Equals Four

-20 = -20
25 – 45 = 16 – 36
52 – 45 = 42 – 36
52 – 45 + 81/4 = 42 – 36 + 81/4
(5 – 9/2)2 = (4 – 9/2)2
5 – 9/2 = 4 – 9/2
5 = 4

We already know that 1 = 0, that 2 = 1 and that one dollar equals one cent. Does this mean that money has no value?

November 29, 2006November 22, 2006 | Science & Math

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