The functions f(x) = (x - 1) 2 and g(x) = x 2 - 1 both have

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The functions f(x) = (x - 1)2 and g(x) = x2 - 1 both have a root at x = 1. Apply Newton’s method to both functions with an initial approximation x0 = 2. Compare the rate at which the method converges in each case and give an explanation.

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Calculus Early Transcendentals

ISBN: 978-0321947345

2nd edition

Authors: William L. Briggs, Lyle Cochran, Bernard Gillett

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