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The Babylonian numeral system is based on a base-60 (sexagesimal) system, using two distinct symbols: a wedge (triangle) for units (1 to 9) and a bracket-like symbol for tens (10, 20, etc.). In your image, we can break down the symbols as follows:

1. The symbols used are:  
   - The wedge-shaped symbol "𒐕" for a unit (1).
   - A bracket-like symbol "𒐖" for a ten (10).
   
2. The numerals in the image appear to be grouped like this:
   - **First group**: Two brackets and one wedge = 20 + 1 = 21.
   - **Second group**: One bracket and two wedges = 10 + 2 = 12.

Now, to convert this into a Hindu-Arabic numeral:

The Babylonian system works in base-60. Therefore, the first group represents "21 × 60" and the second group represents "12":

\[
\text{Total} = (21 \times 60) + 12 = 1260 + 12 = 1272
\]

So, the Babylonian numeral in the image translates to **1272** in Hindu-Arabic numerals.

Would you like a more detailed breakdown of the Babylonian numeral system or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions to expand on this topic:
1. How does the Babylonian numeral system differ from the Roman numeral system?
2. Can you explain how place value works in a base-60 system?
3. How were Babylonian numerals used in ancient astronomy?
4. What other ancient numeral systems are similar to the Babylonian system?
5. What challenges arise when converting from a sexagesimal system to a decimal system?

**Tip**: Understanding place value in different numeral systems is key to accurate conversions!

Write the following Babylonian numeral as a Hindu-Arabic numeral.

Learn how to convert the Babylonian numeral system (base-60) to Hindu-Arabic numeral using the symbols for tens and units. This detailed explanation walks through converting the given symbols to 1272.

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