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

Numerical solution of equations — practice question

(a)[2]

Using a pair of suitable sketches, show that the equation $|x - 2| = 2\sin\tfrac{1}{2}x$ has only one root in the interval $0 < x < \pi$.

(b)[2]

Show by calculation that this root is between $1$ and $1.5$.

(c)[3]

Use the iterative formula $x_{n+1} = 2 - 2\sin\tfrac{1}{2}x_n$ with an initial value of $1.03$ to find the root correct to $2$ decimal places. Give each iteration to $4$ decimal places.

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