Newton's Method
Equation:   Guess:      

 xMin = xMax =

 yMin =
yMax =


 

Enter the expression that you want to find the zeros of and enter your guess.  Then hit the submit button to explore how Newton's method works.

You can choose the x and y constraints and the size of the graphing rectangle as follows:

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Learning Outcomes:  Visualize the geometry and calculus of Newton's Method

Prerequisites:  Knowledge of the tangent line to a curve.