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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why is 0 so useful when it is worth nothing?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@mathstudent55

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

To prove zero is important, I'll give you $1, and you give me $1000000. The only difference is 6 zeros, but what a difference it makes.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Serioosly, zero is important because it is a place holder which is something our numbering system needs to work.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I wrote that down but, I didn't know if I was correct :(

OpenStudy (anonymous):

However, thanks

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

You're welcome.

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