chakravala method

proper noun

The use of a cyclic algorithm to solve indeterminate quadratic equations.

Meanings

proper nounthe chakravala method
  1. mathematicsThe use of a cyclic algorithm to solve indeterminate quadratic equations.

Origin

  1. Sanskritचक्रवाल“cycle”
  2. Englishchakravala method

From Sanskrit चक्रवाल (cakravāla, “cycle”).

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