Newtons Method

Newtons Method for root finding. Converges linearly.

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Newton's method for root finding for single symbolic variable functions. Can be easily updated for multi-variable functions. More information can be found here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton%27s_method

Feedback and suggestions are welcome. Please report any errors or bugs found.

Cite As

Isaac Foster (2026). Newtons Method (https://au.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/87157-newtons-method), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

Acknowledgements

Inspired: newtonraphson

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0.2

Updated Comments

1.0.1

Updated comments and example usage

1.0.0