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Arithmetic and algebra form two fundamental branches of mathematics. While arithmetic deals with mathematical operations, algebra deals with the determination of unknown entities. Hence arithmetic was known as vyakta (manifest) gaṇita and algebra was known as avyakta (unmanifest) gaṇita.
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Ramasubramanian, K., Hayashi, T., Montelle, C., Ram, S.S. (2019). The Bījagaṇita of Bhāskarācārya: Some highlights. In: Ramasubramanian, K., Hayashi, T., Montelle, C. (eds) Bhāskara-prabhā. Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6034-3_9
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