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Newton's Method is an iterative method for approximating the roots of a function. It is important because it allows us to find solutions to equations that cannot be solved algebraically.
Newton's Method works by starting with an initial guess for the root of the function and then using the derivative of the function to iteratively refine the guess until the desired level of accuracy is achieved.
The formula for Newton's Method is:
xn+1 = xn - f(xn) / f'(xn)
where xn is the current guess for the root, xn+1 is the next guess, f(x) is the function, and f'(x) is the derivative of the function.
You can stop iterating in Newton's Method when the difference between two consecutive guesses is less than a specified tolerance level, or when the function value at the current guess is close to zero.
No, Newton's Method is primarily used for finding the roots of a continuous function. It may not work for discontinuous functions or functions with multiple roots. In addition, it is not recommended for use with complex numbers.