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I don’t get how to do the part ii I circled in redIMG_2543.jpeg the answer is -0.06 in the markscheme but I don’t get how I get their rest of the q IMG_2542.jpeg
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Reply 1
Original post by Alevelhelp.1
I don’t get how to do the part ii I circled in redIMG_2543.jpeg

just keep doing the iteration until it stops changing ( simple on your calculator ). then write the display to the required accuracy.
Reply 2
Original post by the bear
just keep doing the iteration until it stops changing ( simple on your calculator ). then write the display to the required accuracy.


Thanks!
also with this q I don’t get why they put 3 for the Xn term in the equation… isn’t it supposed to be -1.4189 ??
The part I circled red IMG_2544.jpegIMG_2545.jpeg
Reply 3
f(3) is y value, not an x value.

nrmethod.png

so the 3 is your xn
Reply 4
Original post by the bear
f(3) is y value, not an x value.

nrmethod.png

so the 3 is your xn


Thanks, how do I work out ordinates… I’m so losttt 😭 nvm I searched it up lol
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