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Numerical Methods

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Question 1
f(x)=ln⁡(x+2)−x+1,x>−2,x∈R. f(x) = \ln(x + 2) - x + 1, \quad x > -2, x \in \mathbb{R}. f(x)=ln(x+2)−x+1,x>−2,x∈R.
a.

Show that there is a root of f(x)=0f(x) = 0f(x)=0 in the interval 2<x<32 < x < 32<x<3.

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b.

Use the iterative formula

xn+1=ln⁡(xn+2)+1,x0=2.5, x_{n+1} = \ln(x_n + 2) + 1, \quad x_0 = 2.5, xn+1​=ln(xn​+2)+1,x0​=2.5,

to calculate the values of x1x_1x1​, x2 x_2\,x2​ and x3x_3x3​, giving your answers to 5 decimal places.

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c.

Show that x=2.505x = 2.505x=2.505 is a root of f(x)=0f(x) = 0f(x)=0 correct to 3 decimal places.

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Numerical Methods Questions

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  2. /Old Maths
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7 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Old Maths Numerical Methods. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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