Which problem emerged using early algebraic methods in canal irrigation systems?

💡 Explanation

In early cadastral surveys used for irrigation, approximations were refined with 'algebra', but inherent imprecision in the Groma (surveying tool) resulted in cumulative errors throughout land allocation because systematic rounding existed; therefore the land distribution often became somewhat distorted rather than precise.

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