Fixed Point Iteration: Rearrangement Method x=g(x)

Author:: Yubin Zhao, Micky Bullock

Numerical method for finding roots of

, by rearranging to

and iterating

GeoGebra Applet

Input a function and press enter
Select your choice of by dragging the point along the x-axis
Zoom the axes if required using the sliders
Use the Iterations slider to change the number of iterations (max 50)
To switch off "snap to grid" to make move more continuously, click Options, Point Capturing, Off.

Made and shared by Micky Bullock www.mickybullock.com Download the ggb file to run in GeoGebra: http://geogebratube.com/material/download/format/file/id/42012