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MIP1501 Exam 2023
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15404218Chaneque du Plessis
MIP1501
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2 October 2023
Question 1:
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Question 2:
2.1. Representation: The Babylonian system employed cuneiform
characters, which were more abstract and adaptable than the hieroglyphics
used in the Egyptian system.
Comparing positional and additive systems, the former is more suited for
complicated computations. The Egyptian system is additive.
Zero: The Babylonians possessed a symbol for zero, although the
Egyptians had not.
Range: Babylonian numeration better represented and handled large
numbers and complex mathematical processes than the Egyptian
numeration..
Applications: The Babylonians employed their system in a variety of
subjects, including astronomy and mathematics, whereas the Egyptians
used theirs mostly for practical uses like building and bookkeeping.
In conclusion, the Babylonian numeration system was more adaptable for a
variety of mathematical and practical applications, paving the way for the
development of modern arithmetic and mathematics, even though both the
Egyptian and Babylonian numeration systems were important
developments in their respective civilizations. The Egyptian method, on the
other hand, had a narrower range of use.
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