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Topic 306Mathematics (Cambridge)

Numerical solution of equations

Numerical solution of equations — Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics (9709), Pure Mathematics 3 (3.6).

Practice questions
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Locating Roots of an EquationSign up

be able to locate roots of f(x) = 0 by using a change of sign in f(x) over a suitable interval, recognising the conditions under which this method may fail

40 min
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Iterative MethodsSign up

be able to solve equations approximately using an iteration of the form x_(n+1) = g(x_n), and understand the conditions for convergence

40 min