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Peer reviewedOlson, Alton T. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Presents an example of mathematics from an algorithmic point of view, with emphasis on the design and verification of this algorithm. The program involves finding roots for algebraic equations using the half-interval search algorithm. The program listing is included. (JN)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Computer Software, Equations (Mathematics)
