Apply Newton's Method to Approximate the X-Value of the Indicated

question 86

Multiple Choice

Apply Newton's Method to approximate the x-value of the indicated point of intersection of and .Continue the process until two successive approximations differ by less than 0.001.[Hint: Let .] Round your answer to three decimal places. ​
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• A)5.494
• B)8.725
• C)6.494
• D)7.725
• E)4.641

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Definitions:

Frontal Bone

The bone that forms the front part of the skull and the upper part of the eye sockets (orbits).

Calcaneus

The large bone forming the heel of the human foot, crucial for weight-bearing and walking.

Fibula

A slender bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the leg, contributing to the stability of the ankle and support of lower leg muscles.

Metatarsals

The long bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the toes, involved in weight bearing and movement.