Why did mathematicians conceptualized infinity? Do they use it in any mathematical systems?

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Why did mathematicians conceptualized infinity? Do they use it in any mathematical systems?

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I’m glad you asked because it gives me a chance to share [this video](https://youtu.be/mrVg9GM5h7Q) which was a huge help to me. I have difficulty understanding this stuff in pure numbers, but she shows the physical, practical problems that eventually led to understanding infinities.