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433 B
JavaScript
17 lines
433 B
JavaScript
/**
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* Returns the evaluation of a polynomial function at a certain point.
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* Uses Horner's rule.
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*
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* @param {number[]} coefficients - i.e. [4, 3, 2] for (4 * x^2 + 3 * x + 2)
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* @param {number} xVal
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* @return {number}
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*/
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export default function hornerMethod(coefficients, xVal) {
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return coefficients.reduce(
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(accumulator, currentCoefficient) => {
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return accumulator * xVal + currentCoefficient;
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},
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0,
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);
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}
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