Briefly explain the historical evolution of numeration systems in terms of the following: 1. Early evidence of using the Base 10 number system 2. Adding symbols to numbers 3. Introduction of the concept “zero”

Briefly explain the historical evolution of numeration systems in terms of the following: 1. Early evidence of using the Base 10 number system 2. Adding symbols to numbers 3. Introduction of the concept “zero”

Calculus: Early Transcendentals

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Chapter1: Functions And Models

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Briefly explain the historical evolution of numeration systems in terms of the following:
1. Early evidence of using the Base 10 number system

2. Adding symbols to numbers
3. Introduction of the concept “zero”

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