On the Local Convergence of a (p + 1)-Step Method of Order 2p + 1 for Solving Equations

Abstract

The local convergence of a generalized (p+1)-step iterative method of order 2p+1 is established in order to estimate the locally unique solutions of nonlinear equations in the Banach spaces. In earlier studies, convergence analysis for the given iterative method was carried out while assuming the existence of certain higher-order derivatives. In contrast to this approach, the convergence analysis is carried out in the present study by considering the hypothesis only on the first-order Fréchet derivatives. This study further provides an estimate of convergence radius and bounds of the error for the considered method. Such estimates were not provided in earlier studies. In view of this, the applicability of the given method clearly seems to be extended over the wider class of functions or problems. Moreover, the numerical applications are presented to verify the theoretical deductions.