radix10

radix10 refers to the base-10 numeral system, also known as the decimal system. It is the most widely used numeral system in the world. The system uses ten distinct symbols, 0 through 9, to represent any number. The position of a digit within a number determines its value, which is a power of 10. For example, in the number 123, the digit 1 represents one hundred (10^2), the digit 2 represents twenty (2 * 10^1), and the digit 3 represents three (3 * 10^0). This positional notation, combined with the ten digits, allows for the representation of integers, fractions, and even irrational numbers. The origins of the radix-10 system are ancient, with roots in India and later developed and spread by Arab mathematicians. Its prevalence is due to its ease of use for counting and calculation, and it is deeply embedded in human culture and commerce. The term "radix" itself comes from the Latin word for "root," signifying the base of the number system.