Solve the Problem $x$ For Which $\ln ( 1 / x ) = 1 - x ^ { 2 }$

question 384

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Use Newton's method to find the value of $x$ for which $\ln ( 1 / x ) = 1 - x ^ { 2 }$ . Find the answer correct to five decimal places.

• A) 0.45076
• B) 0.45071
• C) 0.45065
• D) 0.45081

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