Begin by watching “Where do Math Symbols Come From?”. This video is more of a primer for thinking deeper and learning more about the properties of real numbers.
Then, in no more than 500 words, respond to the following prompts:
1. What are your reactions and thoughts about the origin of math symbols? What, if anything, was something new you learned that was not covered in the other course content?
2. Then, locate a video or webpage that provides details about the properties of real numbers and how they are used in solving equations. What does this video or webpage contribute that is beyond what was covered in the course content? What, if anything, did you learn that you did not find provided in the textbook? Include a link to the video or webpage you found for this part of the discussion.
3. Finally, what was the most helpful or meaningful thing you learned about irrational numbers or scientific notation this week? What did you find helpful or meaningful about it?
