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One is one ... or could it be?

November 14, 2026 · 6 min

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One bag of apples, one apple, one slice of apple -- which of these is one unit? Explore the basic unit of math (explained by a trip to the grocery store!) and discover the many meanings of one.

Lesson by Christopher Danielson, animation by TED-Ed.

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