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Using Newton's method with initial point xo=1, compute the second iteration x2 which approximates the positive solution
to x2-4=0. Give your answer as a fraction.
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Newton's method cannot be applied to this function.
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Transcribed Image Text:Using Newton's method with initial point xo=1, compute the second iteration x2 which approximates the positive solution to x2-4=0. Give your answer as a fraction. 41 20 4 5 Newton's method cannot be applied to this function. 4
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using newtons formula

i.e. Xn = Xn-1 - f(x)f'(x)

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