a. On the same axes, sketch the graphs of b. Write down the number of roots of

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a. On the same axes, sketch the graphs of 

b. Write down the number of roots of the equation 1/x = x + 3.

c. Show that the positive root of the equation1/x = x + 3 lies in the interval (0.30, 0.31).

d. Show that the equation 1/x = x + 3 may be written in the form x2 + 3x − 1 = 0. 

e. Use the quadratic formula to find the positive root of the equation x2 + 3x − 1 = 0 to 3 decimal places.

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Pearson Edexcel A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics Year 2

ISBN: 9781292183404

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Authors: Greg Attwood, Jack Barraclough, Ian Bettison, David Goldberg, Alistair Macpherson, Joe Petran

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