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Berlin Papyrus $6619$
The Berlin Papyrus $6619$ is one of the ancient Egyptian mathematical papyri.
Contents
Two problems in simultaneous equations.
Examples
Problem $1$
Solution
The sides of the two unknown squares are $6$ and $8$.
Sources
- 1972: Richard J. Gillings: Mathematics in the Time of the Pharaohs: $14: Equations of the First and Second Degree: Equations of the Second Degree