Archives: Glossary Terms
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Irrational Numbers
What is an Irrational Number? An irrational number is a real number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction of two integers. Unlike rational numbers, which can be written in the form where a and b are integers and b is not equal to zero, irrational numbers cannot be represented by such a ratio.
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Lalochezia
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Lebombo Bone
The Lebombo Bone is a small piece of polished baboon’s fibula that was discovered in the Lebombo Mountains near the border of South Africa and Swaziland. It is estimated to be over 35,000 years old and is believed to be one of the oldest mathematical instruments ever found. The bone is intricately carved with markings