Mathematics A-Level
Bisection and interval narrowing
What Bisection and interval narrowing means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Bisection and interval narrowing
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Narrowing the interval by repeated bisection, evaluating the midpoint and keeping the half with the sign change, until it is as small as required.
Topics that use Bisection and interval narrowing
- Numerical methods (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- change of sign
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