re: #373 Cato the Elder

Algebra sez, 2 is equal to 1

Start with a and b being equal

a = b

Multiply by a

a^2 = ab

Subtract b^2

a^2 - b^2 = ab - b^2

Factory out (a - b)

(a - b)(a + b) = b(a - b)

Divide by (a - b)

a + b = b

Since a = b, then say

b + b = b

Therefore

2b = b

Divide by b

2 = 1

Algebra!