title: Numerical Solutions in Maxima
body: <p>I have an equation in maxima and I want to find a numerical solution to the variable in this equation. I was wondering if anyone knew a what function in maxima operates most similar to that of FindRoot in mathematica? </p>
  
  <p>There seems to be a couple of ways to do it but I am hoping to check results against that of a mathematica code, hence why I am interested in something similar to FindRoot.</p>
  
  <p>Ben</p>