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Question 39

Starting with x0=0x_0 = 0x0​=0, use the iteration formula xn+1=1xn2+2\displaystyle x_{n+1} = \frac{1}{x_n^2 + 2}xn+1​=xn2​+21​ three times to find an estimate for the solution to x3+2x=1x^3 + 2x = 1x3+2x=1

Give your answer in exact form.

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