Why Dividing by Zero Is Undefined

Watch this video and then summarize the argument in your own words so you understand and can explain why it is impossible to divide a number by zero. What problems emerge if we assume dividing by zero is possible? What happens when we divide -1 by smaller and smaller numbers, approaching zero? What inconsistency occurs?

Source: Khan Academy, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQzjzStU1RQ
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