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Iteration formula

GCSE Mathematics · key term

Iteration formula

Definition

A rule such as $x_{n+1}=g(x_n)$ that generates each new value from the preceding value.

How each exam board covers it

Edexcel GCSE Mathematics · 1MA1

Specification A20 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

Revise: Iterative Methods

Edexcel Mathematics past papers

Related key terms

Approximate solution
Convergence
Fixed point
Iteration
Starting value

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