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3.7 Numerical methods (A-level only)

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Question 7

Let f(x)=x3−x−1f(x)=x^3-x-1f(x)=x3−x−1.

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Show that f(x)=0f(x)=0f(x)=0 has a root between 1.3 and 1.4.

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b.

Starting with x0=1.3x_0=1.3x0​=1.3, use Newton–Raphson iteration to find x1x_1x1​, x2 x_2\,x2​ and x3x_3x3​. Give each value to six decimal places.

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c.

By considering a suitable interval, prove that the root is 1.3247 correct to four decimal places.

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3.7 Numerical methods (A-level only) Questions

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125 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 3.7 Numerical methods (A-level only), covering 3.7.1 Numerical methods (A-level only), 3.7.2 Numerical methods (A-level only), 3.7.3 Numerical methods (A-level only), and 3.7.4 Numerical methods (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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