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Question 24

Using xn+1=2+8xn2\displaystyle x_{n+1} = 2 + \frac{8}{x_n^2}xn+1​=2+xn2​8​ with x0=4x_0 = 4x0​=4

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Find the values of x1x_1x1​, x2 x_2\,x2​ and x3x_3x3​.

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Explain the relationship between the values of x1x_1x1​, x2 x_2\,x2​ and x3 x_3\,x3​ and the equation x3−2x2−8=0x^3 - 2x^2 - 8 = 0x3−2x2−8=0

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Iteration Questions

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