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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 numeral system was used the earliest?
Greek System
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
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 is re the Egyptian gods weakness?
There was nothing weak about the goddess Isis according to Egyptian mythology.
