The zero is used to determine the positional value of a certain number within the mathematics world and to indicate the absence of quantity. The zero is needed in the positional number system that is used by people today. When you think about the position of any number in the positional numeral system it determines the value of that position. For example, in 567 the 5 stands for five hundred, and the 6 stands for six tens (sixty) and the 7 stands for seven ones or six units. In order to write the number five hundred six dollars you would have to include a zero to show that there are no tens in the number.
In school you learn that when you add a number to zero you get the original number. When you subtract you also get the original number. Multiplying a number by zero will automatically give you a zero. By dividing a number by zero it becomes indefinable. Yes it is just common sense to know these things.
It is believed that the Maya Indians invented the concept of Zero before 300 A.D. Several years later the Hindus developed the concept of the zero independently a few hundred years later after the Maya Indians did.
This ends the A to Z challenge it has been a fun experience, and I am looking forward to the next challenge of writing. Adding more articles to my blog for the viewer’s to enjoy.