It is possible that you are thinking of Qin Jiushao, a renowned mathematician from the Song dynasty who wrote a significant mathematical work titled "Mathematical Treatise in Nine Chapters" (數書九章, Shùshū Jiǔzhāng). This book is known for its contributions to algebra, number theory, and particularly the solution of polynomial equations.
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