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Which ancient Indian text contains early forms of algebraic equations and solutions, predating similar developments in the West?

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Rigveda

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The Baudhayana Sulba Sutra, dating from around 800-500 BCE, contains solutions to linear and quadratic equations, as well as approximations of square roots, showing advanced algebraic understanding.

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