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

question 44

Multiple Choice

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

• A)1.673
• B)1.7693
• C)1.77
• D)1
• E)2.473
• F)1.75
• G)1.8693
• H)None of these

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