Example 5. Convergence, Oscillation  Find the solution to  [Graphics:Images/SecantMethodMod_gr_365.gif].  
Use the Secant Method and the starting approximations  [Graphics:Images/SecantMethodMod_gr_366.gif]  and  [Graphics:Images/SecantMethodMod_gr_367.gif].  

Solution 5.

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Animation 3.  ( Secant Method  Secant Method ).  Internet hyperlink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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