Example 7. NON Convergence, Diverging to Infinity  Find the solution to  [Graphics:Images/SecantMethodMod_gr_413.gif].  
Use the Secant Method and the starting approximations  [Graphics:Images/SecantMethodMod_gr_414.gif]  and  [Graphics:Images/SecantMethodMod_gr_415.gif].  

Solution 7.

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Animation 5.  ( Secant Method  Secant Method ).  Internet hyperlink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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