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OCR: WHAT ARE NUMBERS? HE ANCIENT Egyptians were than special symbols. Today we use using special symbols, known numbers based on the Hindu-Arabic as pictographs, 0 write down numbers system. We can write down any over 000 years ago Later, the Romans number using com binations ofup developed system numerals that 10 different symbols 0,1 used letters from their alphabet rather and Keeping records Counting numeral Hindu-Arabic the geese WHERE NUMBERS CAME FROM Numbers for trade The ancient Egyptians developed number systems tr keep accounts ALSO ofwbat was bought and sold FORM TANDARD DECIMAL NIMIBERS ancieu uumber