5.1.2 - Key Concepts
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Practice Questions
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Define an algebraic equation and give an example.
💡 Hint: Remember it involves only powers with whole numbers.
What is the Bisection Method?
💡 Hint: Think about how we narrow down the options.
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What type of functions do transcendental equations involve?
💡 Hint: Think about what transcends polynomial functions.
True or False: The Bisection Method guarantees finding a root if the function is continuous.
💡 Hint: Consider the Intermediate Value Theorem.
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You are asked to find the root of the polynomial equation x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6 = 0 using the Bisection Method. Start with the interval [2, 3] and perform two iterations. What is the midpoint after these iterations?
💡 Hint: Focus on the calculations of the function values at the midpoints.
Using the Newton-Raphson Method, find the root of the equation f(x) = x^2 - 2 starting with x0 = 1. What is the value of the root after two iterations?
💡 Hint: Apply the formula iteratively and keep track of changes.
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