Most ancient cultures wrote their math in words because they didn’t have symbols or numbers like we do today, and it was easier for them to explain ideas using language.
The types of problems found on ancient papyri, books,
and tablets focuses primarily on problems that relate to
daily life. The solution methods for many ancient cultures
are generally verbal, with mathematical statements
written out in words. Why did most ancient cultures
primarily write out their mathematical texts in words? One small sentence for a 9th grader
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