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Another name for the [[positive integer]]s is '''counting numbers''', based on the fact that we count numbers of tangible objects with positive integers.
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The '''counting numbers''' are just another name for the [[positive integers]]. This name is based on the fact that we count numbers of objects using positive integers (for example, <math>3</math> pencils).
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== See also ==
  
== See also ==
 
 
* [[Natural number]]
 
* [[Natural number]]
 
* [[Integer]]
 
* [[Integer]]

Revision as of 23:26, 16 August 2013

The counting numbers are just another name for the positive integers. This name is based on the fact that we count numbers of objects using positive integers (for example, $3$ pencils).


See also

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