Overview
Newton’s method uses linear approximation to make successively better guesses at the solution to an equation. Starting from a good guess, Newton’s method can be extremely accurate and efficient. Occasionally it doesn’t work at all.
Lecture Video and Notes
Video Excerpts
Clip 1: Introduction to Newton’s Method
Clip 2: Newton’s Method, Continued
Clip 3: Newton’s Method: What Could Go Wrong?
Worked Example
Cube Root of x
