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Newton's method

Newton's method is a way to figure out the answer to a math problem. It's named after its inventor, Isaac Newton. Newton's method works by starting with a simple guess, then using a process of trial and error to slowly get closer and closer to the right answer. You keep making better guesses until you get to the exact answer. It's like playing a game where you make your first guess and then keep tweaking your guesses until you get it right.