Solve the Problem $\pi$ To Five Decimal Places by Using Newton's Method to Solve

question 127

Essay

Solve the problem.
-You plan to estimate $\pi$ to five decimal places by using Newton's method to solve the equation $\cos x = 0$ . Does it matter what your starting value is? Give reasons for your answer.

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