why x,y,z is the variables we always use in math...what its history....
2006-09-23 10:47:20 · 3 answers · asked by Kaye Jayne A 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Actually i dont know, but its good question. Really why ????
Good Luck
2006-09-23 10:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by sweetie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yup. You have some real problems. But an English class will correct them. Concentrate especially on the proper use and conjugation of the verb 'to be' âº
As far as your question goes; There's no real answer other than it's been traditional for a very long time. Using x, y, and z as the variable names in simple algebraic problems goes back to antiquity.
Doug
2006-09-23 17:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We don't always use those we can use any letter we choose, I always choose Q, maybe because some people thought that those letters didn't get enough recognition, and they felt bad for these lonely letters and the idea stuck.
2006-09-23 17:53:08 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋