MHB What is the geometric basis of the method of false position (Regula Falsi)?

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On what geometrical construction is the method of false position (Regula Falsi) based?

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Re: method of false position

suvadip said:

On what geometrical construction is the method of false position (Regula Falsi) based?

Method of False Position -- from Wolfram MathWorld

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