3. The function f(x) = xe=^(-x) has a unique root x = 0.(a) Compute several iterations of the Newton's method, and conclude that the methoddoes not succeed if x_0 > 1.(b) Draw graphs to illustrate the rst few iteration when x_0 = 0.5 and x_0 = 1.5.

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3. The function f(x) = xe=^(-x) has a unique root x = 0.
(a) Compute several iterations of the Newton's method, and conclude that the method
does not succeed if x_0 > 1.
(b) Draw graphs to illustrate the rst few iteration when x_0 = 0.5 and x_0 = 1.5.

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