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They are not used commercially but are still commonly used in schools for basic maths education.
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Were abacuses used to count things?
Yes they were the calculators of the past. A few people still use them today.
How are abacuses used today?
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How old is the abacus?
The Mesopotamians are believed to be the first civilization to have used abacuses, between around 2700-2300 BC.
How many different types of abacuses are there?
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What are two plural forms of abacus?
Plural of abacus: abaci or abacuses.
How do you spell abacus plural?
Normally we say abacuses, pronounced "abba cusses;" some particular people use abaci, usually pronounced "abba sigh." The excruciatingly correct pronounce abaci like a Roman "abba key."
Is the abacus an old version of the calculator?
Yes, abacuses (or is it abaci?) were used to calculate simple maths problems.
What is the meaning of the Latin word calculus?
The Latin word calculus means "pebble". It is still used this way in medicine, where "calculus" can be used to refer to a kidney stone or gallstone, and by extension to the mineral buildup on teeth also called "tartar".The mathematical term "calculus" derives from the ancient use of pebbles as counters on counting tables (abacuses).
What is the different between traditional math with modern math?
It is different because modern math sometimes uses calculators and traditional math did not have calculators.I think that they used abacuses or other methods such as your fingers
When did the Chinese invent the abacus?
Abacuses are still used today inmany ways. One way is we use them to keep score in some games. Some models of air hockey and Foosball tableshave them as a score system.
What does the word abacuses mean?
It's one of the plural forms of Abacus - a counting frame. The other plural form is 'Abbaci'
Where are abacuses from?
an abacus is a Chinese type of adding machine and can still be found in authentic Chinese laundries. i remember i guess it was the 1st grade we had an abacus in the class room and you can also find them on baby toys and cribs . they are round differantly colored bits of wood and slide back and forth. i read somewhere that they were used in china a couple of thousand years ago
