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Numerical methods

Root hunter
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Root hunter

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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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.

Archimedes Numerical Roots
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Archimedes numerical roots

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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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?

Thinking Mathematically - Short Problems
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Solve me!

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Can you use numerical methods to solve this equation to 1 decimal place?