History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s17.t4.17
History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s17.t4.17
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*Example from Kamalâkara* : 4x² + 48y² + 20 = z². Since 4² + 20 = 6², and the solution of (12n - 24)/8 = n is n = 6, we get the required solution of the given equation as x &= 6y² + 2, / z &= 12y² + 6.