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Using the Secant Method to Approximate the Roots of an Equation.
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Glidden, Peter Lochiel – School Science and Mathematics, 1993
Describes the Secant Method, a numerical method to approximate solutions to equations for which symbolic solution methods do not apply. Illustrates the method using the EXCEL spreadsheet program. Discusses instructional implications of utilizing this method. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Uses in Education, Equations (Mathematics), Estimation (Mathematics)