10.1 Locating Roots
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A student is looking for a solution to the equation f(x)=0f(x) = 0f(x)=0. She correctly evaluates:

f(−2)=−1 and f(2)=1f(-2) = -1 \text{ and } f(2) = 1f(−2)=−1 and f(2)=1

and concludes that there must be a root in the interval (−2,2)(-2, 2)(−2,2) due to the change of sign. For which of the following functions is this conclusion incorrect?

  • f(x)=12xf(x) = \frac{1}{2}xf(x)=21​x
  • f(x)=2xf(x) = \frac{2}{x}f(x)=x2​
  • f(x)=18x3f(x) = \frac{1}{8}x^3f(x)=81​x3
  • f(x)=xx+4f(x) = \frac{x}{x+4}f(x)=x+4x​
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10.1 Locating Roots Questions

Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 10.1 Locating Roots with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 3 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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