It is known that the  f(x)= xex - 2  function has a root in the range of [0.85, 0.90]. Calculate the approximate root value in this range with 4 digits after the decimal point, with an absolute approximation error of epsilon= 0.08, using the Sekant (Beams) method.

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It is known that the  f(x)= xex - 2  function has a root in the range of [0.85, 0.90]. Calculate the approximate root value in this range with 4 digits after the decimal point, with an absolute approximation error of epsilon= 0.08, using the Sekant (Beams) method.

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