Solved: The figure shows the graph of a function f. Suppose that Newtons method is used

Chapter 4, Problem 1

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The figure shows the graph of a function f. Suppose that Newtons method is used to approximate the root s of the equation fsxd 0 with initial approximation x1 6. (a) Draw the tangent lines that are used to find x2 and x3, and estimate the numerical values of x2 and x3. (b) Would x1 8 be a better first approximation? Explain.

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