Given a function f(x), and two points on the curve (a, f(a)) and (b, f(b)) the line joining these two points is called a secant line of f. (Not to be confused with the trigonometric secant (sec) ...
The use of computer algebra systems in a course on scientific computation is demonstrated. Various examples, such as the derivation of Newton's iteration formula, the secant method, Newton-Cotes and ...
Semi-Legend: “I liked LeoJEOSP’s rendition of the Princeton University football cheer: ‘Accost them, accost them, make them relinquish the ball.’ [BB. 11/7/2013] “It put me in mind of MIT’s cheer: ‘E ...
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