Another example: look at the solution for a cubic equation written in words and compare it with the same solution expressed in algebraic notation e.g., for Tart

Another example: look at the solution for a cubic equation written in words and compare it with the same solution expressed in algebraic notation e.g., for Tartaglia’s Quando chel cubo. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17513472.2014.933552 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17513472.2014.933552 Algebraic notation is not just more concise/precise. It enables solving harder problems that otherwise wouldn't be even attempted.