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hi I am working on my exam revision and need to know the fixed point equation.if you could help it would be apreciated.
Fixed point equations are mathematical equations in which the unknown variable appears both as an argument of a function and as the result of that function. They are used to find the value of the unknown variable that makes the equation true.
Unlike other types of equations, fixed point equations do not have a specific algebraic solution. Instead, they are solved iteratively using numerical methods.
Some examples of fixed point equations include the logistic map, the Newton-Raphson method for finding roots, and the Mandelbrot set. They are used in various fields such as physics, economics, and computer science.
Fixed point equations are solved using iterative methods, such as the fixed point iteration method or the bisection method. These methods involve repeatedly plugging in an initial guess for the unknown variable and using the result to refine the guess until the solution is found.
Fixed point equations can be applied in various real-world situations, such as predicting population growth, finding the optimal solution for a business problem, or simulating complex systems. They are also used in numerical analysis and computer graphics.