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(a) Apply Newton’s method to the equation 1/x − a = 0 to derive the following reciprocal algorithm:
(This algorithm enables a computer to find reciprocals without actually dividing.)
(b) Use part (a) to compute 1/1.6984 correct to six decimal places.
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