History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s7.50

v2.c17.s7.50

“The total value (of the unknown quantities) plus or minus the individual values (of the unknowns) multiplied by an optional number being severally (given), the sum (of the given quantities) divided by the number of unknowns increased or decreased by the multiplier will be the total value; thence the rest (can be determined).”²