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Chen Jui Hua
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 Jun-27-02, 01:17 PM (EST)
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Dear Alex:

Why we use the symbol "Q" to be rational number,

what is the source of the symbol ?


(Excuse me, i see other authers call you "Alex",so i think

that"s your name ) Thank you ^O^...


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alexbadmin
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1. "RE: Rational number"
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> Why we use the symbol "Q" to be rational number,
> what is the source of the symbol ?

Well, if I had to introduce a rational number, I'd probably name it "r" for rational. I would guess that in somebody's mind "Q" might be associated with Quotient. I do not believe there might be a deeper reason than that.


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Chen Jui Hua
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 Jun-28-02, 12:51 PM (EST)
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Is there the network to introduce "rational number Q "?


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3. "RE: Rational number"
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   I do not understand your question.

At the MathForum, the are several newsgroups and even the Ask Dr. Math service where you'd be able to seek further information.


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