Originally posted by Sexy
a = b
multiply by a
a^2 = ab
subtract b^2
a^2 - b^2 = ab - b^2
factor
(a-b)(a+b) = b(a-b)
divide
a + b = b
a=b, so substitute b for a
b + b = b
combine
2b = b
divide
2 = 1
Your argument is invalid due to self containing fallacies relating to the notion of 0.