Approximate by Applying Newton's Method to the Equation X²

question 496

Multiple Choice

Approximate by applying Newton's Method to the equation x² -10 = 0.

• A) 3.1622777
• B) 3.1621577
• C) 3.1622657
• D) 3.162281
• E) 3.166667

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