Which optimization occurred when applying algebraic methods to dividing inheritance shares under Islamic law developed circa 9th century?

💡 Explanation

When inheritance involved indivisible assets, algebraic methods let individuals assign numerical values representing shares solved for unknowns, enabling weighted lotteries ensuring fair division. Therefore fair division results, rather than only addressing will ambiguity, or direct limitations which are legislative factors.

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