(i)[3]
Apply this iterative formula to determine $\alpha$ correct to $3$ decimal places. Record the outcome of every iteration to $5$ decimal places.
(ii)[2]
State an equation that $\alpha$ obeys, and therefore determine the exact value of $\alpha$.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Numerical solution of equations
Numerical solution of equations — practice question
The values generated by the iterative relation $x_{n+1} = \frac{4}{x_n} + \frac{2x_n}{3}$, starting from $x_1 = 2$, approach $\alpha$.
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