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[plasmid]

If we're looking for a proof and a mathematical symbol

Spoiler for

the proof is a pitcher of 10 proof lager
the symbol is ∞ (infinity if your font doesn't match mine)
and with beer goggles, 1 can definitely be 2

[bonanova]

If we're looking for a proof and a mathematical symbol

Spoiler for

the proof is a pitcher of 10 proof lager
the symbol is ∞ (infinity if your font doesn't match mine)
and with beer goggles, 1 can definitely be 2

Thanks plasmid for taking us out of the box.
With the pitcher and goggles, and infinity tho, I lost track of where the equation fit in.

You might be on the right track, but we're not quite there yet.

[James33]

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How about considering it all modulo 1?

[bonanova]

According to Prime, my OPs give all the clues necessary to solve.

 

Let me point out two for this case.

Note that:

1. The OP contrasts clever math - like differentiating x x's, which
   I think is very clever - with the answer needed to solve this puzzle.
   So the answer is not of that type.
    
2. It asserts the equation can stand, with the addition of two things.
   Could it be as simple as saying 1 ten-dollar bill = 2 five-dollar bills?
   That would be adding two things, but those two things are so similar
   it really would not make a puzzle.
    

The "aha" moment should be forthcoming shortly.
 

[bonanova]

Spoiler for Putting this one to bed

Add a percent sign.

[bonanova]

Spoiler for Putting this one to bed

Add a percent sign.

Spoiler for bottoms up

1% = 2 proof

[Krishna Kutty]

Spoiler for If it is, then i think i know the answer

Is the single well-known mathematical symbol i=(-1)1/2?

[wolfgang]

Spoiler for I know it is not true...but there is no division by zero

according to a rule which states that,In case of equal amounts, if the bases are equal then the powers are equal too!!

1^1= 1^2
Thus: 1=2
 

[Krishna Kutty]

Is the well-known mathematical symbol i ?

I mean,square root of -1?

[bonanova]

Spoiler for I know it is not true...but there is no division by zero

according to a rule which states that,In case of equal amounts, if the bases are equal then the powers are equal too!!1^1= 1^2Thus: 1=2  

 
Very nice wolfgang. Definitely honorable mention.
But the OP asks to add a symbol and a well-known proof.

I think this implies something about taking logarithms with base 1.

Is the well-known mathematical symbol i ?I mean,square root of -1?

Krishna, no, sorry that is not what I had in mind.