Newton's Method
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Newton's method is an iterative method for numerically finding a root of a function.
Newton's method is a college-level concept that would be first encountered in a Calculus I course. It is listed in the California State Standards for Calculus.
Prerequisites
| Algorithm: | An algorithm is a specific set of instructions for carrying out a procedure or solving a problem, usually with the requirement that the procedure terminate at some point. |
| Derivative: | A derivative is the infinitesimal rate of change in a function with respect to one of its parameters. |
| Root: | For a mathematical function, a root is a set of arguments for which the function assumes the value of zero. |