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10.3 The Newton-Raphson Method

10.3 The Newton-Raphson Method

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Question 8

f(x)=12ln⁡(x)−x2+5x>0f(x) = 12\ln(x) - x^2 + 5 \quad x > 0f(x)=12ln(x)−x2+5x>0

a.

Show that y=f(x)y = f(x)y=f(x) has a stationary point in the interval [2.4,2.5][2.4, 2.5][2.4,2.5]

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b.

Starting with x0=2.45x_0 = 2.45x0​=2.45, apply the Newton-Raphson procedure twice to find an approximation for the x x\,x coordinate of the stationary point in the interval [2.4,2.5][2.4, 2.5][2.4,2.5]. Give your answer to 3 decimal places.

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23 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 10.3 The Newton-Raphson Method. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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