2006-10-04 23:00:02 · 4 answers · asked by Lora 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
They can be discovered in the book BEFORE Deuteronomy
2006-10-04 23:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by HSK's mama 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Do you mean numbers, or the numerals we use to represent them?
Numbers just exist - they are not discovered - they are there whether someone is looking or not.
Numerals are symbols we assign to quantities in order to communicate those quantities accurately to other people. Without people there is no need for numerals, but the numbers still exist.
Our current numeral system has mixed origin, mostly Arabic. Check out this page for more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numeral_system
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2006-10-04 23:12:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The origins of Arabic numerals are obscure and much disputed, but they are doubtlessly the basis for the numerals in use around the world today. The numerals probably came from India and date from as early as 150 B.C. The zero came later, perhaps around A.D. 500, and it may have developed from a dot inserted to indicate a blank space.
2006-10-04 23:03:39 · answer #3 · answered by beyondyu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In 30000 BC. Here's a link which will tell you all about the history of numbers.
2006-10-04 23:10:32 · answer #4 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋