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The chapter discusses several numerical methods for finding the roots of algebraic and transcendental equations, emphasizing the Bisection Method, Newton-Raphson Method, Secant Method, and Fixed-Point Iteration. Each method is described in terms of its workings, advantages, disadvantages, and practical examples. A comparison of the methods aids in understanding their respective performance in various scenarios.
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Term: Bisection Method
Definition: A reliable root-finding technique requiring two initial points where the function changes sign, guaranteeing convergence.
Term: NewtonRaphson Method
Definition: An iterative method that uses derivatives to find roots more quickly, converging quadratically if close to the root.
Term: Secant Method
Definition: An alternative to Newton-Raphson that approximates derivatives using secant lines rather than requiring actual derivatives.
Term: FixedPoint Iteration
Definition: An iterative method that rewrites an equation into a form suitable for successive approximations, although convergence is not guaranteed.