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The Babylonians used base 60 (hexadecimal) instead of our base 10 (decimal) or base 2 (binary). The Romans used a complicated scheme using I, V, X, C, D and M. This severely impeded their ability to do arithmetical calculations. Arabic scholars invented the idea and usage of zero, leading finally to what became our modern system.
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When and where were negative numbers first used?
Probably in Arabia in ancient times. The Arabs were the first to introduce the concept of 'zero'.
How did people in ancient times measure time in months and days?
they checked it by checking the position of the planets.
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the numbers are 17 times 2.
What numbers when times equal -38?
For example, -1 times 38.
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