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What is Egyptian numerals?

The Ancient Egyptian decimal numeric system was capable of quite complex calculations, including fractions.The hieroglyphs are:For numeral 1, a simple vertical strokeFor numeral 10, an inverted U shapeFor numeral 100, a spiral shapeFor numeral 1,000, a flower on a tall stemFor numeral 10,000, a fingerFor numeral 100,000, a frogFor numeral 1,000,000, a man with both arms raised.To represent 1,237 the Egyptians would group together a flower, two spirals, three inverted U's and seven vertical strokes.For fractions, the hieroglyph of a mouth (pronounced r, meaning a part) was placed above or in front of the number.See related link for more details.


What makes the Roman numeral system simpler and more flexible than the Greek?

The Roman numeral system needed only 7 symbols while the ancient Greek numeral system needed 27 symbols


What numeral system was used the earliest?

Greek System


Did Mayans have integers?

Yes. Even so, that the Mayan numeral system was much more complex than the decimal system we use now: Maya numerals were a vigesimal (base twenty) numeral system.


What were the Egyptian hieroglyphic symbols for the number 100000?

In Egyptian hieroglyphs, the symbol for the number 100,000 was represented by a figure of a frog, known as a "ḥqꜣ." This symbol was part of their numeral system, where different symbols represented various values, often combined to form larger numbers. The frog was chosen likely due to its association with fertility and abundance in the Nile region.

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What are the uses of Zero in the Egyptian numeral system?

as far as i know the Egyptian numeral system doesn't use zero. sorry i couldn't be more help ;)


What are the origins of Egyptian number systems?

See related links. The Egyptian numeral system actually originated from hieroglyphics.


What are some ancient Egyptian weaknesses?

peruvians


What is the Egyptian numeral for 31004?

See link below.


What are the strengths and weaknesses of Egypt's economy?

It's Egyptian


Which is easier roman numeral or Egyptian number system?

It all depends on your personal preference. Typically if you grow up using one method, it comes easiest to you. For the Egyptian number system, it is more solidly based on memorization, where as for the Roman system, it only has a few symbols to memorize, the rest is patterns.


What is the longest Egyptian numeral between 500 and 1500?

The longest Egyptian numeral between 500 and 1500 is 999.That is 9 coiled ropes, 9 heel bones and 9 vertical staffs.


How do you say zero in Aramaic?

Aramaic has no word for zero, since that value does not occur in the Aramaic numeral system, nor in Roman numerals or in ancient Hebrew or in ancient Egyptian.


What are the Strengths and weaknesses of the Egyptian number system?

The Egyptian number system, also known as the Egyptian numerals, had strengths in its simplicity and ease of understanding for basic counting and calculations. However, its main weakness was the lack of a concept for zero, which limited its ability for advanced mathematical operations. Additionally, the system relied heavily on addition and multiplication, making division and subtraction more complex and cumbersome.


Did Roman numeral evolve?

Yes the Roman numeral system evolved from the Etruscan numeral system and the Etruscans once ruled the Romans.


0-9 is based on what number system?

The Hindu-Arabic numeral system which replaced the Roman numeral system.


Is A a Roman numeral?

The Roman numeral system does not use the letter A.