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

Numerical solution of equations — practice question

A curve is defined by $y = \frac{1 + e^{2x}}{1 + 3x}$. It has one and only one stationary point $P$.
(a)[4]

Find $\frac{dy}{dx}$ and hence establish that the $x$-coordinate of $P$ satisfies the equation $x = \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{2}e^{-2x}$.

(b)[2]

Demonstrate by calculation that the $x$-coordinate of $P$ is between $0.35$ and $0.45$.

(c)[3]

Apply an iterative formula based on the equation in part (a) to determine the $x$-coordinate of $P$ correct to $3$ significant figures. Record the outcome of each iteration to $5$ significant figures.

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