On the subject of demonstrations, it is to be remarked that the Hindu mathematicians proved propositions both algebraically and geometrically: as is particularly noticed by Bhaskara himself, towards the close of his algebra, where he gives both modes of proof of a remarkable method for the solution of indeterminate problems, which involve a factum of two unknown quantities.
Share this quote
Notes from Wikiquote
Colebrooke, Henry Thomas. Algebra, with Arithmetic and Mensuration, from the Sanskrit of Brahmegupta and Bhascara. London: John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1817.