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Algorithms to approximate numerically a root of a nonlinear equation or system: for instance, Newton's method, secant method, bisection, etc.

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Fast root finding for strictly decreasing function

What is a fast algorithm to find the root of a strictly decreasing function? If the root is not exact I want to find a root such that the function value is positive to an error.