Use Newton's Method to Approximate the Zero(s) of the Function

question 189

Multiple Choice

Use Newton's Method to approximate the zero(s) of the function accurate to three decimal places. ​

• A) 19.314
• B) -19.346
• C) 19.251
• D) -19.314
• E) 19.365

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