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Mathematics

Why is zero considered a number?

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Zero was first used as a number in ancient civilizations like the Mayans and Indians, but it became widely accepted in Europe during the Middle Ages.

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Can you imagine counting without zero? It would be impossible to represent the absence of quantity.