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

Numerical solution of equations — practice question

We are told that $\int_0^a (3x^2 + 4\cos 2x - \sin x)\,dx = 2$, where $a$ is a constant.
(i)[4]

Show that $a = \sqrt[3]{3 - 2\sin 2a - \cos a}$.

(ii)[2]

Using the equation in part (i), Show by calculation that $0.5 \le a \le 0.75$.

(iii)[3]

Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (i) to determine the value of $a$ correct to 3 significant figures. Give each iteration result to 5 significant figures.

(c(ii))[2]

Using the equation in part (i), Show by calculation that $0.5 \le a \le 0.75$.

(c(iii))[3]

Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (i) to find the value of $a$ correct to $3$ significant figures. Give the result of each iteration to $5$ significant figures.

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This 14-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Carry out the integration to obtain an expression of the form $x^3+k_1\sin2x+k_2\cos x$

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