I have heard of some sort of theory that negative numbers are greater than zero. Can someone tell me the name of this theory and explain to me how this could possibly be true? Links would be great too.
2006-12-21 12:11:27 · 14 answers · asked by memphis0013 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
This is not a stupid question. There are actually courses taught at levels above calculus that define number systems differently than we were taught in elementary, high school and even college. I took one class where we defined the number 1 as having all of the properties of 0 and 0 had all of the same properties as 1.
For example, 12(0) = 12 and 12(1)=0
Defining your number system, using modular math or different bases could actually give you 2+2=5 or even 4 =3.
The same could happen with negative numbers having positive values depending on the definition.
You can check out this website for information on modular math: http://www-cs-students.stanford.edu/~dalewis/congruent.html
2006-12-21 12:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by TKD Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I haven't heard this theory you're talking about. But I know some applications that negative numbers are greater tha zero. We all know zero means zero, nothing, but negative numbers are interpretitive. It depends on how you use them. A simple counting from zero up means all numbers are higher than zero, while numbers zero down are negative numbers and its lower than zero. Okay here it is, when you use these negative numbers in banking industries they're not talking about numbers below zero. They're talking about deficit or maybe loans which means same amount in positive only mean you owe them that amount. Say, in my account appears a negative sign in my over draft, I owe that amount to the bank and it has to be paid in full. I hope my explanation make sense.
2006-12-21 12:39:39 · answer #2 · answered by egan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone was pulling your leg. Mathematics has DEFINED negative numbers as being less than 0. It's like saying there is a theory that 2+2 is equal to 5.
2006-12-21 12:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by clueless_nerd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a sense it is greater than zero as zero is the absence of quantity and a negative number is a count that can be consider to be greater than zero to the LEFT! ( This is more apparent when considering plotting movement on a grid)
2006-12-21 12:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The theory is based on value, not so much representation of the numbers. Think of it on a number line. -55 has more value than 33 because it is further away from 0.
2006-12-21 12:13:32 · answer #5 · answered by The All-Knowing Sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because its absolute value, The number greater from zero.
2006-12-21 12:13:31 · answer #6 · answered by The dumb only seem to get dumber 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the respond may be {even numbers better than 0} because you're finding for the compliment(opposite) of S. If N is all real numbers and S is all atypical numbers better than 0 then the different of that must be all even numbers better than 0.
2016-10-15 09:59:25 · answer #7 · answered by olis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if the negative numbers represent debt then it is true
2006-12-21 13:18:44 · answer #8 · answered by Ottawan-Canada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search it on google. The theory I believe is called, "The Hidden Number Conspiracy." I do not know how it goes however.
2006-12-21 12:13:37 · answer #9 · answered by jmtp7 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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well this theory is da "U A GULLIBLE BIZATCH" theory heard?
2006-12-21 12:20:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋