Are numbers objective or subjective? Ex. is 2+2=4 ob. or sub? I was asked this question today.?

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Are numbers objective or subjective? Ex. is 2+2=4 ob. or sub? I was asked this question today.?

2007-09-25 16:56:31 · 2 answers · asked by cogitoergosum 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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The fact that we use these symbols to represent the concepts of 2, 4, +, and = is subjective. However, the fact that if I have two things and you give me two more, then I will have four items is not at all subjective.

I hope this helps!

2007-09-25 17:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by math guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

subjective means it is open to interpretation

2007-09-26 00:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by I Love Jesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋