History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s8.41
History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s8.41
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Therefore, we have $x = √(m²+n) ± m,$ as stated by Brahmagupta. This result is given also in the *Sûryasiddhânta*³ (*c.* 300) and by Śrîpati (1039).⁴