History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c14.3

v2.c14.3

| | | PAGE |
| 1. | GENERAL FEATURES | 1 |
| | Name for Algebra—Algebra defined—Distinction from Arithmetic—Importance of Algebra—Scope of Algebra—Origin of Hindu Algebra. | |
| 2. | TECHNICAL TERMS | 9 |
| | Coefficient—Unknown Quantity—Power—Equation—Absolute Term. | |
| 3. | SYMBOLS | 12 |
| | Symbols of Operation—Origin of Minus Sign—Symbols for Powers and Roots—Symbols for Unknowns. | |
| 4. | LAWS OF SIGNS | 20 |
| | Addition—Subtraction—Multiplication—Division—Evolution and Involution. | |
| 5. | FUNDAMENTAL OPERATIONS | 25 |
| | Number of Operations—Addition and Subtraction—Multiplication—Division—Squaring—Square-root. | |
| 6. | EQUATIONS | 28 |
| | Forming Equations—Plan of writing Equations—Preparation of Equations—Classification of Equations. | |
| 7. | LINEAR EQUATIONS IN ONE UNKNOWN | 36 |
| | Early Solutions—Rule of False Position—Disappearance from later Algebra—Operation with an Optional Number—Solution of Linear Equations. | |
| 8. | LINEAR EQUATIONS WITH TWO UNKNOWNS | 43 |
| | Rule of Concurrence—Linear Equations. | |