How do I use successive approximations?

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Alonzo Boyle

Mathematics

24 January, 23:43

How do I use successive approximations?

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Miya Li · Answer 1

assume an approximate value for the variable that will simplify the equation.

solve for the variable.

use the answer as the second approximate value and solve the equation again.

repeat this process until a constant value for the variable is obtained.

Journey Hunt · Answer 2

Assume an approximate value for the variable that will simplify the equation.

solve for the variable.

use the answer as the second apporximate value and solve the equation again.

repeat this process until a constant value for the variable is obtained.