Complete Two Iterations of Newton's Method to Approximate a Zero

question 2

Multiple Choice

Complete two iterations of Newton's Method to approximate a zero of the function using the given initial guess. What is the value of of such an approximation? Round your answer to 5 decimal places. ​ , ​

• A) 85.42370
• B) 78.37037
• C) 86.20741
• D) 86.99111

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