Searchable Numerical Formula Database
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Bisection Method Formula
Variables: a, b = interval bounds; c = midpoint estimate; f(x) = continuous function
Continuous interval halving formula guaranteeing convergence whenever f(a) and f(b) have opposite signs.
Newton-Raphson Iteration Formula
Variables: x_k = current estimate; f(x_k) = function value; f'(x_k) = derivative slope
Rapid quadratic convergence formula using tangent derivative slopes.
Gaussian Elimination Row Reduction
Variables: a_{kk} = pivot element; a_{ik} = element to eliminate below pivot
Elementary row operation formula reducing coefficient matrix A to Upper Triangular Form U.
LU Matrix Factorization
Variables: L = lower triangular matrix; U = upper triangular matrix; b = target vector
Factorization formula allowing fast forward and back substitution for multiple right-hand vectors b.
Lagrange Interpolation Polynomial
Variables: (x_i, y_i) = data points; P(x) = interpolating polynomial
Closed-form formula fitting a degree-n polynomial exactly through n+1 distinct data points.
Composite Trapezoidal Integration
Variables: h = (b - a) / n = step size; n = subintervals count
Summation formula approximating definite integration via trapezoidal areas under f(x).
Simpson's 1/3 Integration Formula
Variables: h = step size; n = even number of subintervals
Fourth-order accurate integration formula fitting parabolic arcs across consecutive subintervals.
Runge-Kutta 4th Order (RK4) Formula
Variables: k_1 = f(x_k, y_k), \; k_2 = f(x_k+\frac{h}{2}, y_k+\frac{h k_1}{2}), \; k_3 = f(x_k+\frac{h}{2}, y_k+\frac{h k_2}{2}), \; k_4 = f(x_k+h, y_k+h k_3)
Gold-standard 4th-order ODE solver formula balancing speed and high precision.