Talk:Square root algorithms: Difference between revisions

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(this method might also converge for many other functions)

== Suggested change to the first digit-by-digit method example ==

The root chosen, 12.34, may be a poor choice. As p is initially 0, this pattern can create unnecessary confusion for people new to this algorithm, such as that the later values of x, 1, 2, 3, and 4 somehow are related to counting from that initial 0. Consider changing.

Also, if there are going to be these examples, it may be prudent to make them as clear as possible, explicitly noting the values of p, 20p, x, and y in each line of guessing/calculation.