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Ashleyz
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Homework Statement
Use Newton's method to estimate the requested solution of the equation. Start with given value of x0 and give x2 as the estimated solution.
Homework Equations
x0 = 2 ( this is the first guess numb. you start with)the equation you use is... x = x(guuess #) - f(xg)/f'(xg)
f(x) = x^4 -6x +3 and f'(x) = 4(x)^3 -6
The Attempt at a Solution
I have done the entire problem. several times.
when x ='s 2, I got 1. 731
when x ='s 1.731 I got 1.623
when x ='s 1.623 I got 1.604 for my final answer.
perhaps this answer is correct , and the multiple choice answer is wrong.
If you are familiar with Newtons method- then this won't take too long for you.
You just plug and chug.