An additive identity, , is a number such that . That means if you can find any number where , then 1 is NOT an additive identity.
Let , then . therefore...what?
By the way, how much importance should I place on the fact that you spelled "please" with 5 'a's? Does that make your question more important or higher priority than someone who only uses 2 or 3 'a's or, Mithra forbid!, spells it properly? Should your question be overlooked by someone who uses even more vowels?
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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