Newton’s Method Method for approximating zeros of a function. Involves estimating the value of the zero, then using the derivative of the function to obtain a  better  estimate
 
 
 
Steps for Newton’s Method Make an initial guess. Determine a new approximation using: Repeat until the desired level of accuracy is reached.
Use Newton’s Method to Find the zero shown to within 0.0001. 4 3 2 1 n

1.9.08 Newtons Method

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    Newton’s Method Methodfor approximating zeros of a function. Involves estimating the value of the zero, then using the derivative of the function to obtain a better estimate
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    Steps for Newton’sMethod Make an initial guess. Determine a new approximation using: Repeat until the desired level of accuracy is reached.
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    Use Newton’s Methodto Find the zero shown to within 0.0001. 4 3 2 1 n