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A neural network is essentially just a curve fitter, so yeah. You might find this[1] video illuminating.

The main strength of a neural network comes into play when there's a lot of different inputs, not just a handful. For the simpler cases like sin(x) we have other tools like the one posted here.

[1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBpPjjhJGhk But what is a neural network REALLY?




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