solve(f,a,b)

Solves, if possible, f(x)=0.

Version 2.5 (397 KB)
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20 Jul 2026

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This program tries to find a solution of f(x)=0 in the interval a<x<b. It's not required that f(a)f(b)<0, and it will report if a solution is not found in the interval.

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Mark Holmes (2026). solve(f,a,b) (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/56071-solve-f-a-b), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

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MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
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Version Published Release Notes
2.5

new name to avoid conflict with MATLAB functions; simplified the code; made adjustments for optional inputs; improved performance for higher order roots
2.0.0.0

simplified the code; improved the refinement strategy; added examples file
1.0.0.0