Add the following Egyptian numerals:

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We will convert the Egyptian numerals to standard numbers, add them, and then convert the sum back to Egyptian numerals.

Step 1 — Understand Egyptian Numeral Values (Input)

Let us first understand the value of each symbol used in the problem's input. The problem uses a specific set of symbols for the numbers we need to add.

The 'arrow-head' symbol (L-shaped arrow with a D-shape) represents 1000. The 'curly' symbol (curly Q shape) represents 100. The 'arch' symbol (upside-down U shape) represents 10. The 'stroke' symbol (vertical line) represents 1.

Step 2 — Convert and Add for Part (i)

First, we convert the first set of Egyptian numerals to a standard number. We count 9 'arrow-head' symbols, 6 'curly' symbols, and 8 'stroke' symbols.

$\text{First number} = (9 \times 1000) + (6 \times 100) + (8 \times 1)$

$= 9000 + 600 + 8$

$\boxed{9608}$

Next, we convert the second set of Egyptian numerals to a standard number. We count 5 'curly' symbols and 7 'stroke' symbols.

$\text{Second number} = (5 \times 100) + (7 \times 1)$

$= 500 + 7$

$\boxed{507}$

Now, we add these two numbers together.

$\text{Sum} = 9608 + 507$

$\boxed{10115}$

Diagram 1

Step 3 — Convert Sum to Egyptian Numerals for Part (i)

We convert the sum, 10115, back into standard Egyptian numerals. Standard Egyptian numerals have specific symbols for powers of ten: A stroke represents 1. A heel bone (upside-down U) represents 10. A scroll (coiled rope) represents 100. A lotus flower (water lily) represents 1,000. A pointing finger (bent finger) represents 10,000.

For 10115: We have one 10,000. This is represented by 1 pointing finger. We have zero 1,000s. So, no lotus flower symbol is used. We have one 100. This is represented by 1 scroll. We have one 10. This is represented by 1 heel bone. We have five 1s. This is represented by 5 strokes.

Step 4 — Convert and Add for Part (ii)

First, we convert the first set of Egyptian numerals to a standard number. We count 1 'arrow-head' symbol and 8 'arch' symbols.

$\text{First number} = (1 \times 1000) + (8 \times 10)$

$= 1000 + 80$

$\boxed{1080}$

Next, we convert the second set of Egyptian numerals to a standard number. We count 4 'arch' symbols and 6 'stroke' symbols.

$\text{Second number} = (4 \times 10) + (6 \times 1)$

$= 40 + 6$

$\boxed{46}$

Now, we add these two numbers together.

$\text{Sum} = 1080 + 46$

$\boxed{1126}$

Diagram 2

Step 5 — Convert Sum to Egyptian Numerals for Part (ii)

We convert the sum, 1126, back into standard Egyptian numerals. For 1126: We have one 1,000. This is represented by 1 lotus flower. We have one 100. This is represented by 1 scroll. We have two 10s. This is represented by 2 heel bones. We have six 1s. This is represented by 6 strokes.

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(i) The sum is 10115. In Egyptian numerals, this is represented by 1 pointing finger, 1 scroll, 1 heel bone, and 5 strokes. (ii) The sum is 1126. In Egyptian numerals, this is represented by 1 lotus flower, 1 scroll, 2 heel bones, and 6 strokes.

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