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← HistoryWhich limitation hindered widespread adoption of algebraic solutions for complex geometry problems in Ancient Greece despite early advances?
A)Predominant reliance on geometric proofs✓
B)Absence of standardized numeral systems
C)Difficulty in visualizing abstract concepts
D)High computational cost of symbolic manipulation
💡 Explanation
Greek mathematicians favored geometric proofs, establishing validity through visualizable constructions rather than abstract manipulation because geometry provided a direct connection to physical reality for substantiating mathematical claims. Therefore reliance hampered algebraic adotpion rather than numeral systems, abstract visualization, or calculation costs, which presented distinct limitations.
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