Which parameter primarily governed the utility of quadratic solutions in practical 9th-century canal design calculations?

💡 Explanation

Algebraic solutions had limited use if resulting in negative lengths; thus, extracting only the one positive root constrained valid solutions, impacting design directly due to the positive root requirement because canals must have physically realizable dimensions (positive), rather than negative solutions holding physical meaning.

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