Root finding

Root finding is like playing a game of hide and seek with numbers. Imagine you have a big box of toys, and you want to find a specific toy, let's say a teddy bear. But the teddy bear is hiding somewhere in the box, and you don't know where it is.

In the same way, if you have a mathematical equation, you might not know what number you need to use to make the equation work. That's where root finding comes in.

Root finding is a way to figure out what number (or numbers) you need to use to make an equation work. It's like finding where the teddy bear is hiding in the toy box.

One way to find the "root" (or solution) of an equation is to use different values and see which one works. It's like trying different spots in the toy box to find the teddy bear.

Another way is to use a special formula or method, like the "Newton-Raphson" method, which is a bit more complicated. It's like having a special tool that helps you find the teddy bear faster.

Overall, root finding is a way to find the solution to an equation, kind of like finding a hidden toy in a box.