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kai0ty
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dunno if this is an easy or hard question but can anyone answer this? why do we use roman numerals to label cartsian (i can't spell) sections and other things? is it becasue they have no place value?
Roman numerals are a numerical system that was used in ancient Rome. They are different from regular numbers in that they use letters instead of digits to represent numbers.
The symbols used in the Roman numeral system are I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000). These symbols can be combined to represent different numbers.
To convert Arabic numbers (regular numbers) to Roman numerals, you must first understand the value of each Roman numeral symbol. Then, you can break down the Arabic number and find the corresponding Roman numeral for each digit. Finally, you can combine the symbols to create the Roman numeral representation of the original number.
Roman numerals are commonly used in various contexts such as on clock faces, in the naming of monarchs and popes, in movie titles and production numbers, and in the Super Bowl numbering system. They are also sometimes used in formal documents and legal contracts.
One limitation of using Roman numerals is that they have no concept of zero or negative numbers. This makes it difficult to perform mathematical operations and calculations using only Roman numerals. Additionally, the larger the number, the longer and more complex the Roman numeral representation becomes, making it less practical for everyday use.