Solve the Problem $x$ For Which $e ^ { - x } = x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 5$

question 153

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Use Newton's method to find the value of $x$ for which $e ^ { - x } = x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 5$ . Find the answer correct to five decimal places.

• A) -2.99294
• B) -2.99107
• C) -2.99263
• D) -2.99288

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