On the other hand, if  [Graphics:Images/NewtonImprovedMod_gr_43.gif]  then one can show that the function  [Graphics:Images/NewtonImprovedMod_gr_44.gif]  has a simple root at  [Graphics:Images/NewtonImprovedMod_gr_45.gif].  

Derivation

[Graphics:../Images/NewtonImprovedMod_gr_46.gif]



[Graphics:../Images/NewtonImprovedMod_gr_47.gif]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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