Examples of Algebra Problems

From ProofWiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Examples of Problems in Algebra

Unattributed Hindu Problem

The first man has $16$ azure-blue gems,
the second man has $10$ emeralds,
and the third has $8$ diamonds.
Each among them gives to each of the others $2$ gems of the kind owned by himself;
and then all $3$ men come to be possessed of equal wealth.
What are the prices of those azure-blue gems, emeralds and diamonds?