Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c7.s5.13

c7.s5.13

*Nature of Solution ( Āryabhaṭa I )* Āryabhaṭa I keeps c = r₁ - r₂ always positive, consequently his rule is directed to solve an equation of the form : i ) y = (ax + c)/b if r₁ > r₂ and ii ) x = (by + c)/a if r₂ > r₁. Where a, b = divisors, *bhāgahāra*, *bhājaka*, *cheda* etc. r₁, r₂ = remainders, *agra*, *śeṣa* etc.