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nonlinear equation

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• Subject: [mg40766] nonlinear equation
• From: pflores at dem.uminho.pt
• Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 01:38:52 -0400 (EDT)
• Sender: owner-wri-mathgroup at wolfram.com

Hello, 

Can you help me how to solve a nonlinear equation given by: 

x = a*y*ln(b) - a*y*ln(y) + a*y 

where a and b are constant parameters. 
I know the inital value of x0 and I want to know the value of y. 

Can I use Newton's method? How? 

Regards,
PF
 
 

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