f(x)=12ln(x)−x2+5x>0f(x) = 12\ln(x) - x^2 + 5 \quad x > 0f(x)=12ln(x)−x2+5x>0
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]
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.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Numerical Methods with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 63 questions covering 10.1 Locating Roots, 10.2 Iteration, 10.3 The Newton-Raphson Method, and 10.4 Applications to Modelling, 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.