Use Newton's Method to Approximate the Root Of $f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } + 4 x + 2$

question 68

Multiple Choice

Use Newton's method to approximate the root of $f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } + 4 x + 2$ that lies between $x = - 1$ and $x = 0$ .

• A)0.473
• B)0.372
• C)0.563
• D)1
• E)-0.473
• F)-0.372
• G)-0.563
• H)None of these

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