r/mathmemes Nov 21 '20

All bases are base 10.

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u/ILikeLeptons Nov 21 '20

What about unary, roman numerals, and tic marks? Doesn't the concept of 'base' only really make sense with hindu-arabic style numerals?

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u/eul3rr Nov 21 '20

Can you explain a little please

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u/ILikeLeptons Nov 22 '20

I don't think this is a good explanation of why, I just think this is a good counterexample that shows why not