Use Newton's Method to Find the Roots of the Equation

question 49

Multiple Choice

Use Newton's method to find the roots of the equation correct to five decimal places. x ln x - 1 = 0

• A)0.88161
• B)1.76322
• C)2.26322
• D)1.26322

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