History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s17.t5.16
History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s17.t5.16
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In particular, putting a = b = c = 1, and λ = p = 1 in (5.2), we get x &= 3m² - 4n(n + m), / y &= 8mn, / z &= 3m² + 4n², as the solution of the equation x² + xy + y² = z².