History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s17.t2.18

v2.c17.s17.t2.18

"If on the other side be present the square as well as the linear power of the unknown together with an absolute term, put it equal to the square of another unknown and then determine the lesser and greater roots. The lesser root will be equal to the first square-root and the greater to the second square-root."