Is zero a number isn’t just a semantic splitting of hairs but has an important o...

		qtplatypus on July 28, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How did anyone do math in Roman numerals? (2017) Is zero a number isn’t just a semantic splitting of hairs but has an important outcome. If zero is a number then you can do arithmetic to it. In particular having the concept of zero as a number that you can do maths with is a prerequisite for algebra.