Approximate by Applying Newton's Method to the Equation X²

question 10

Multiple Choice

Approximate by applying Newton's Method to the equation x² - 5 = 0. Use 2 for your initial value and calculate three iterations.

• A) 2.2360680
• B) 2.2359480
• C) 2.2360560
• D) 2.236111
• E) 2.25

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