fzero()

Optimization

fzero() is a MATLAB®-compatible optimization function for find root of scalar function (brent's method). Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Find root of scalar function (Brent's method).

Syntax

fzero(f, x0)
fzero(f, [a, b])

Examples — run fzero() in your browser

fzero('x^2 - 2', [1, 2])
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Frequently Asked Questions about fzero()

Is the fzero() function free to use in SimLab?

The browser workspace requires no MATLAB® license or installation. Connected features require network access and may have account, tier, availability, or usage limits. You can open fzero() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.

Do I need to install MATLAB to use fzero()?

No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The fzero() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.

What does fzero() do?

Find root of scalar function (Brent's method). It is a MATLAB®-compatible optimization function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: fzero(f, x0).

Can I run fzero() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls fzero(), and run it. This function’s calculation runs locally in the browser. SimLab session analytics, sharing, feedback, and eligible acceleration have separate network boundaries.

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