History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s17.t2.14
History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s17.t2.14
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v2.c17.s17.t2.14
Now, if z = l, w = m be a solution of the equation (2.2), another solution will be z = lq ± mp, w = mq ± aa'lp; where a'ap² + 1 = q². Substituting in (2.1) and (2.3), we get . x &= -b/2a + 1/a(lq ± mp), / y &= -(b')/(2a') + 1/(aa')(mq ± aa'lp). } @(2.4)