Which limitation constrained the complexity of algebraic solutions obtained using geometric algebra in medieval Islamic mathematics?

💡 Explanation

When geometrically constructing algebraic solutions, the absence of a conceptual framework and notation for negative numbers limited the representation of more intricate mathematical expressions requiring negative roots because geometric forms cannot directly represent negative quantities. Therefore the inability to represent negative numbers constrained solutions, rather than symbolic notation flaws, abacus error or irrational number dependence, where algebra enabled handling of irrationals although through geometric analogs/construction.

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