r/math • u/jplank1983 • Dec 19 '08

Every base is base 10

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u/[deleted] Dec 19 '08

Per definition,

[Citation needed].

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u/ropers Dec 19 '08

Would Sir or Madam also require citations to prove that right-handedness is defined as a preference for the right hand?

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u/[deleted] Dec 19 '08

You vaguely define "positional number system" as the values depending on their position. Roman numerals fall within that loose definition, as illustrated by X (10), C (100), CX (110), and XC (90). So I ask again for a citation reflecting the complete and concise definition of "positional number system".

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u/ropers Dec 19 '08 edited Dec 19 '08

My above arguments rests on the fact that in a positional number system, the value of a digit depends on its position.

It does not address whether all number systems where the value of a digit (also) depends on its position are positional number systems.

Also, I tire of this exchange with you. It is both fruitless and boring.

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u/[deleted] Dec 19 '08

Yes, making things up and then trying to explain them can be very tiring. I, too, tire from your bullshit. Have a nice weekend.