Employ the Newton-Raphson method to determine a real root for (x) = - 1 + 5.5x

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Employ the Newton-Raphson method to determine a real root for ƒ(x) = - 1 + 5.5x – 4x2 + 0.5x3 using initial guesses of
(a) 4.52 and
(b) 4.54. Discuss and use graphical and analytical methods to explain any peculiarities in your results.

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Numerical Methods For Engineers

ISBN: 9780071244299

5th Edition

Authors: Steven C. Chapra, Raymond P. Canale

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