Math Problem Statement
Find the minimum of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥(𝑥 − 1.5) in [0, 1] by Golden section search rule with interval of uncertainty as 0.3
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Optimization
Golden Section Search
Unimodal Functions
Formulas
Golden ratio: φ ≈ 1.618
Interior points: c = a + (1 - r)(b - a), d = a + r(b - a)
Objective function: f(x) = x(x - 1.5)
Theorems
Golden Section Search Theorem: This method ensures convergence to the minimum of a unimodal function within a given interval.
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate (Optimization Techniques or Calculus-based course)
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