Dividing any number by zero is actually undefined in mathematics. The expression ‘5 divided by 0’ does not equal 10 or any other number; it simply does not hold a value.
The reason for this is that division is essentially asking how many times a number can fit into another. For instance, if you divide 5 by 2, you are asking how many times 2 fits into 5, which is 2.5. However, if you try to divide 5 by 0, you’re asking how many times 0 fits into 5. Since 0 cannot fit into any number (it cannot add up to 5), the operation is rendered meaningless, leading to the conclusion that division by zero is undefined.
In some contexts, people might mistakenly think about a situation where the result could be something like 10. This could be a misunderstanding or miscommunication, but mathematically it’s important to remember that division by zero is simply not a valid operation.