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 (00:13:00)
From Lecture 13 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Clip 1: Introduction to Newton's Method
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» Clip 2: Newton's Method, Continued (00:07:00)
From Lecture 14 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
» Clip 3: Newton's Method: What Could Go Wrong? (00:08:00)
From Lecture 14 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Worked Example
Cube Root of x
Recitation Video
Using Newton's Method
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