Math Fallacies

 

The following mathematical arguments each make the claim that 2 is equal to 1, which we know to be false (even for large values of one and in matrimony).  Your job is to analyze each proof, line by line, and discover the math fallacy.

 

Proof #1:

Proof #2

Proof #3

 

 

Proof #4 (this one’s more subtle)

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