Use the Newton-Raphson formula once to find an improved estimate of a solution to the equation 2x - 5x +8 = 0. An approximate root x, = - 0.85 is given. The improved estimate of a root of the equation 2x - 5x2 +8 = 0 is (Round to two decimal places as needed.)

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Chapter2: Equations And Inequalities
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Use the Newton-Raphson formula once to find an improved estimate of a solution to the equation 2x - 5x +8 = 0. An approximate root x, = - 0.85 is given.
The improved estimate of a root of the equation 2x - 5x2 +8 = 0 is
(Round to two decimal places as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:Use the Newton-Raphson formula once to find an improved estimate of a solution to the equation 2x - 5x +8 = 0. An approximate root x, = - 0.85 is given. The improved estimate of a root of the equation 2x - 5x2 +8 = 0 is (Round to two decimal places as needed.)
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