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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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how to solve $\sum_{i=0}^n (x-\mu_i)e^{-(x-\mu_i)^2} = 0$

Here is why solutions do exist. $\newcommand{\bR}{\mathbb{R}}$ Consider the function $f:\bR\to\bR$ $$ f(x)=\sum_{i=1}^n e^{-(x-\mu_i)^2}. $$ Note that $$ 0\leq f(x)\leq n, \;\;\forall x\in\bR $$ and …
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