Torture tests: what do they mean?

[rprosperi]

(05-15-2014 11:01 PM)Dieter Wrote:  

(05-15-2014 06:01 PM)jebem Wrote:  Test 1:
(sqrt(6)^2)-6
So, the expected precise result should be Zero, right?

No, not at all...

Dieter

Dieter - Thanks for an excellent explanation!! I don't always fully follow all the underlying math in many of the topics you contribute to, but your reply on this one was excellent and direct and has provided much insight into this plus several other recent topics that have been discussed regarding how "accurate" these machines are. I appreciate you taking the time and effort to so eloquently explain this.