Purpose:The Newton Method calculator shows a visualization of the solution for the roots of an equation using Newton's Method.

Restrictions on Use: None

General Information:

1. The reset button clears all calculations and sets the current value of x to 8.0
2. The choice control allows you to choose between three different equations.
3. Click and drag the blue dot to extrapolate from the current value of the derivative. Try to extrapolate from the current value of the derivative where you would expect the curve to cross the x-axis. Click and drag to that point.
4. Use the actual value of the curve and the derivative of the curve at the value of x you have extrapolated to to construct a better guess for the root of the equation.
5. For the third equation, is it possible to start at a guess of 8.0 and extrapolate to where the curve crosses the x axis? If not, why not?

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