Use the Newton Method to Approximate the Indicated Zero of the Function

question 40

Short Answer

Use the Newton method to approximate the indicated zero of the function. Continue with the iteration until two successive approximations differ by less than 0.0001. Round your answer to five decimal places, if necessary.
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The zero of between and , .

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