Vedic Mathematics principles are not at all related to numbers less than zero.
None of the Vedic sutras(asphorisms) are linked to numbers less than zero, which prove that numbers less than zero is a later evolved concept!
Cartesian model of 'zero origin linked co-ordinate application' will not work without 'numbers less than zero' and minus (-) is used there as 'a sign' of negative numbers (numbers less than zero)
If you could logically explain cause of selection of (-) in Vedic Mathematics, you could co-relate said meaning to 'a-sign' of negative numbers! However you may decide to use my clue or not to use it.!
According to me concept of 'subtraction sign' used by ancient Indians have been carried to represent numbers less than zero with a deferrent awareness of said 'subtraction sign'!
You may completely omit detais I have given to give a free answer as feel most appropriate!
2007-04-26 19:32:39 · 3 answers · asked by kkr 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
None of the Vedic sutras(asphorisms) are linked to numbers less than zero, which prove that numbers less than zero is a later evolved concept!
I don't think that proves that numbers less than zero are a later evolved concept, however it is true that 0 was discovered after regular integers and rationals, and that negative numbers were being used after this.
According to me concept of 'subtraction sign' used by ancient Indians have been carried to represent numbers less than zero with a deferrent awareness of said 'subtraction sign'!
That's how we understand it here in the US too, the '-' symbol can be an operator in the case of subtraction, or signify a negative magnitude number in the case of a value or variable.
If you can grasp all 'numbers less than zero' by prefixing a minus (-) sign why a related computing is needed?
Is there a related computing needed? 5 - 2 = 3; 2 - 5 = -3; I used the same process to obtain my results in both cases.
2007-04-27 08:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Become an accountant. You'll figure out the difference soon enough. Did you ever see a Vadic accountant?
2007-04-26 19:45:55 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ya kkr is right.
2007-04-28 03:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by Shobiz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋