# Cubic equations of Babylonian mathematics

**Authors:** Kazuo Muroi

arXiv: 1905.08034 · 2019-05-21

## TL;DR

This paper clarifies three Babylonian cubic equations whose solutions were previously not fully understood, enhancing historical mathematical knowledge.

## Contribution

It provides detailed explanations of three specific Babylonian cubic equations, clarifying their solutions and historical context.

## Key findings

- Resolved ambiguities in three Babylonian cubic equations
- Enhanced understanding of Babylonian mathematical methods
- Contributed to the history of algebra

## Abstract

In this paper I shall clarify three cubic equations of Babylonian mathematics, whose solutions have not been fully explained; BM 85200, no.6 and no.7, and YBC 4669 B2.

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/1905.08034