Mathematics: Extending the number system

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Extending the number system

Extending the number system The number 1 is the foundation number of all arithmetic. In arithmetic and algebra, 1 is important as the unit of counting. In geometry, 1 is important as the unit distance. "1" is the distance between two arbitrarily chosen points on a line. These two point are labeled... Sign in to see full entry.

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