Answer:
During that time, math symbols (like the division and multiplication sign) and numbers weren't invented yet, so they used words because that was the only choice either than verbally speaking.
Step-by-step explanation:
This is open-ended question, so you can write something similar to the answer I wrote or add on to it :-)
I searched online for the answer and found it on Brainly just to let you know because I was unsure about it loll
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