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Numerical Methods

Root hunter
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Root hunter

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16 to 18
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In this short problem, try to find the location of the roots of some unusual functions by finding where they change sign.
Solve me!
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Solve me!

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16 to 18
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Can you use numerical methods to solve this equation to 1 decimal place?
Archimedes Numerical Roots
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Archimedes Numerical Roots

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16 to 18
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How did Archimedes calculate the lengths of the sides of the polygons which needed him to be able to calculate square roots?