Newton's Method Fails for the Given Initial Guess

question 22

Multiple Choice

Newton's method fails for the given initial guess. Explain why the method fails and, if possible, find a root by correcting the problem. Round to four decimal places, if necessary. , x₀ = -1

• A) f '(-1) = 0; -1.905, 0.105
• B) f '(-1) does not exist; -1.905, 0.105
• C) f (-1) = 0; 1.905, -0.105
• D) f (-1) does not exist; 1.905, -0.105

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