Overview
Newton's method uses linear approximation to make successively better guesses at the solution to an equation. Starting from a good guess, Newton's method can be extremely accurate and efficient. Occasionally it doesn't work at all.
Lecture Video and Notes
Video Excerpts
Worked Example
Cube Root of x
Recitation Video
Using Newton's Method
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