Example: The Bisection Method
The following example demonstrates how to use the bisection method program.
Example
Find the root of the function y = 3x2 + 2x - 7, which lies between 0 and 20. Use an allowable error of .0001.
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| Enter the function. | [ LEARN ] { 1st } [ 2nd ] [ LBL ] [ 2nd ] f [ 2nd ] x [ ( ] 3 [ x ] [ RCL ] A [ x2 ] [ + ] 2 [ x ] [ RCL ] A [ - ] 7 [ ) ] [ 2nd ] [ RTN ] [ LEARN ] |
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| Select the program | [ RUN ] { MTH } { --> } { ZRO } { BIS } |
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| Enter the lower limit | 0 { LO } |  |
| Enter the upper limit | 20 { HI } |  |
| Enter the allowable error | .0001 { err } |  |
| Proceed with result | { EOD } |  |
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