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C3 Numerical Expressions?

f(x)=5x-4sinx-2 where x is in radians.
a. Evaluate to 2 significant figures, f(1.1) and f(1.15)
I don't get this question.
When I substitute it I get different answers.
Reply 1
Original post by Sizzo1128
f(x)=5x-4sinx-2 where x is in radians.
a. Evaluate to 2 significant figures, f(1.1) and f(1.15)
I don't get this question.
When I substitute it I get different answers.

Why did you expect to get the same answer? Can you please post the whole question?
Reply 2
Original post by Sizzo1128
f(x)=5x-4sinx-2 where x is in radians.
a. Evaluate to 2 significant figures, f(1.1) and f(1.15)
I don't get this question.
When I substitute it I get different answers to the mark schemeScreen Shot 2018-02-13 at 12.25.55.png.

I've attached the photo
Reply 3
Original post by Notnek
Why did you expect to get the same answer? Can you please post the whole question?


I've just attached the photo.
Sorry, my question was vague. I meant I had different answers to what it should be which are -0.065 and 0,099
Reply 4
Original post by Sizzo1128
I've attached the photo

What did you get and what does the mark scheme say?

Are you in radians mode on your calculator?
Reply 5
Original post by Notnek
What did you get and what does the mark scheme say?

Are you in radians mode on your calculator?

That's it.
I changed my calculator mode to radians and it's giving me the answer now.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH

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