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What transpired next was groundbreaking: Cardano ingeniously deduced a technique for solving the general cubic equation—all while wrestling with the confines of an oath not to disclose Tartaglia's method. In due time, Cardano unearthed an earlier solution crafted by del Ferro, which allowed him to publish the comprehensive method in "Ars Magna," a pivotal work in mathematical literature. However, this revelation sparked animosity from Tartaglia, who felt wronged despite receiving due recognition.