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While observing the typical number representation theory I came up with this weird observation. While we represent the higher order of exponents towards the right side of the number line representing numbers we follow opposite, i.e., higher order exponents are written towards the left side, i.e., we flow from left to right. Why is this? Is there a scientific explanation? e.g., You know 123 is 3*10^0 + 2*10^1 + 1*10^2. In number line 10^2 is right to 10^1 and 10^1 right to 10^0. So if we follow number line the representation could be 321 to represent 123, but we do represent in the opposite way. Why is this?
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While observing the typical number representation theory I came up with this weird observation. While we represent the higher order of exponents towards the right side of the number line representing numbers we follow opposite, i.e., higher order exponents are written towards the left side, i.e., we flow from left to right. Why is this? Is there a scientific explanation? e.g., You know 123 is 3*10^0 + 2*10^1 + 1*10^2. In number line 10^2 is right to 10^1 and 10^1 right to 10^0. So if we follow number line the representation could be 321 to represent 123, but we do represent in the opposite way. Why is this?
number-line
asked Jan 28 at 12:52
user3345621user3345621
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– J. W. Tanner
Jan 28 at 13:53
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Yes, I'm trying to learn the tools and methods to post more efficiently in this forum. However, this question was bugging my head for the past day. So I was in a hurry. Thanks anyway.
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While observing the typical number representation theory I came up with this weird observation. While we represent the higher order of exponents towards the right side of the number line representing numbers we follow opposite, i.e., higher order exponents are written towards the left side, i.e., we flow from left to right. Why is this? Is there a scientific explanation? e.g., You know 123 is 3*10^0 + 2*10^1 + 1*10^2. In number line 10^2 is right to 10^1 and 10^1 right to 10^0. So if we follow number line the representation could be 321 to represent 123, but we do represent in the opposite way. Why is this?
number-line
asked Jan 28 at 12:52
user3345621user3345621
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While observing the typical number representation theory I came up with this weird observation. While we represent the higher order of exponents towards the right side of the number line representing numbers we follow opposite, i.e., higher order exponents are written towards the left side, i.e., we flow from left to right. Why is this? Is there a scientific explanation? e.g., You know 123 is 3*10^0 + 2*10^1 + 1*10^2. In number line 10^2 is right to 10^1 and 10^1 right to 10^0. So if we follow number line the representation could be 321 to represent 123, but we do represent in the opposite way. Why is this?
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asked Jan 28 at 12:52
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asked Jan 28 at 12:52
user3345621user3345621
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asked Jan 28 at 12:52
user3345621user3345621
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asked Jan 28 at 12:52
user3345621user3345621
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asked Jan 28 at 12:52
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Welcome to MSE! It would be easier to read your question if you used Mathjax
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– J. W. Tanner
Jan 28 at 13:53
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Yes, I'm trying to learn the tools and methods to post more efficiently in this forum. However, this question was bugging my head for the past day. So I was in a hurry. Thanks anyway.
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– user3345621
Jan 28 at 14:37
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Welcome to MSE! It would be easier to read your question if you used Mathjax
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– J. W. Tanner
Jan 28 at 13:53
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Yes, I'm trying to learn the tools and methods to post more efficiently in this forum. However, this question was bugging my head for the past day. So I was in a hurry. Thanks anyway.
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– user3345621
Jan 28 at 14:37
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Welcome to MSE! It would be easier to read your question if you used Mathjax
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– J. W. Tanner
Jan 28 at 13:53
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Welcome to MSE! It would be easier to read your question if you used Mathjax
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– J. W. Tanner
Jan 28 at 13:53
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Yes, I'm trying to learn the tools and methods to post more efficiently in this forum. However, this question was bugging my head for the past day. So I was in a hurry. Thanks anyway.
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– user3345621
Jan 28 at 14:37
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Yes, I'm trying to learn the tools and methods to post more efficiently in this forum. However, this question was bugging my head for the past day. So I was in a hurry. Thanks anyway.
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