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Chapra, Steven C.
Numerical methods for engineers / Steven C. Chapra, Berger chair in
computing and engineering, Tufts University, Raymond P. Canale, professor
emeritus of civil engineering, University of Michigan. — Seventh edition.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-07-339792-4 (alk. paper) — ISBN 0-07-339792-X (alk. paper)
1. Engineering mathematics—Data processing. 2. Numerical calculations—Data processing
3. Microcomputers—Programming. I. Canale, Raymond P. II. Title.
TA345.C47 2015
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To
Margaret and Gabriel Chapra
Helen and Chester Canale
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