History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s9.4

v2.c17.s9.4

**Higher Equations.** Mahâvîra considered certain simple equations of higher degrees in connection with the treatment of the geometric series. They are of the type (*i*) *axⁿ* = *q*, (*ii*) a(xn - 1)/(x - 1) = p;