Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Numerical solution of equations

Numerical solution of equations — practice question

(i)[3]

By using a suitable pair of graphs, show that the equation $e^{2x} = 14 - x^2$ has exactly two real roots.

(ii)[2]

Show by calculation that the positive root lies between $1.2$ and $1.3$.

(iii)[1]

Show that this root also satisfies the equation $x = \tfrac{1}{2}\ln(14 - x^2)$.

(iv)[3]

Use an iteration process based on the equation in part (iii), with a suitable starting value, to find the root correct to 2 decimal places. Record the outcome of each step to 4 decimal places.

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