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Numerical methods question

part b
I know how to find a suitable iteration formula but I don't know how to find the root
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Original post by Leah.J
part b
I know how to find a suitable iteration formula but I don't know how to find the root


It's an iterative formula... so you need a starting value that you can begin to iterate.

Since you know the root is between -2 and -1, just start with -1.5 and iterate from there.

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