Math Problem Statement

Evaluate each function at the given value of x. Write answers using Newton's method. (a) f(x) = 1/2 * x^3 - 3x^2 + 2, given value of x = 2. (b) f(x) = 3x^3 - 2x + 1, given value of x = 1.

Solution

The image appears to contain a math problem with two parts, asking for the evaluation of certain functions using the Newton-Raphson method. Since the image is slightly rotated, I'll do my best to extract the details clearly:

The problem seems to read:

Q3: Evaluate each function at the given value of xx. Write answers using Newton's method.

(a) f(x)=12x33x2+2f(x) = \frac{1}{2}x^3 - 3x^2 + 2
Given value of x=2x = 2.

(b) f(x)=3x32x+1f(x) = 3x^3 - 2x + 1
Given value of x=1x = 1.

Step-by-step plan:

  1. Apply Newton's Method formula for iterative approximation: xn+1=xnf(xn)f(xn)x_{n+1} = x_n - \frac{f(x_n)}{f'(x_n)}
  2. For each part, we will compute the derivative of the function, evaluate the function and its derivative at the given starting value of xx, and then perform the first iteration of Newton's method.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Numerical Methods
Newton's Method

Formulas

Newton's Method: x_{n+1} = x_n - f(x_n)/f'(x_n)
Derivative of a function: f'(x)

Theorems

Newton-Raphson Method

Suitable Grade Level

College-level or advanced high school calculus