newton_solver_1d
newton_solver_1d(f, xStart, [max_steps], [eps]) ⇒ number
Newtonian solver, works by moving along the curve in the direction of gradient. Solving for f(x) = 0
Kind: global function
Returns: number - value for X where function is close to 0 or exactly at 0
| Param | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| f | function | Function for which we are trying to solve |
| xStart | number | initial guess for input value |
| [max_steps] | number | |
| [eps] | number |