What does "place value" mean? Give specific examples of systems that use place value and those that do not.

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Mathematics

Aydan Harrison

14 May, 16:38

What does "place value" mean? Give specific examples of systems that use place value and those that do not.

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Darryl Joyce · Answer 1

Place value can be defined as the value represented by a digit in a number on the basis of its position in the number.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the number 456, the "5" has a face value of 5. Value = The place value of the digit times its face value. Example: Find the value of the digits 6, 8 and 4 in the number 684.