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cateater2000
May26-04, 11:44 PM
Hi first post here :)
In the Bisection Method Pn=(an+bn)/2
Show |Pn-P_(n+1)|=(2^-(n+2))(bo-ao).

I'm having a bit of trouble with this proof, I don't understand how they get the bo-ao into the right hand side of the equation, any hints or tips would be great.