An Approximation of One Root of

question 47

Short Answer

An approximation of one root of
- 8x + 4 = 0 is
= 1.Apply Newton's method twice to find the approximation
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Interest on Interest

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Simple Interest

Interest charged exclusively on the initial borrowed amount, or on whatever portion of the principal is still outstanding.

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A method of calculating interest in which the interest earned on an investment is reinvested, and new interest is earned on that interest annually.