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The problem asks to solve the equation:

\[
600x^4 - 550x^3 + 200x^2 - 20x - 1 = 0
\]

for \( x \in [0.1, 1] \), accurate to within \( 10^{-4} \), using two numerical methods:

- **(a)** The Bisection method.
- **(b)** Newton's method.

### Steps for Each Method:

#### (a) **Bisection Method**:
1. The Bisection method is an iterative method used to approximate the root of a continuous function. It works by repeatedly dividing an interval in half and selecting the subinterval where the root lies.
2. Given the interval \([0.1, 1]\), you must check the sign of the function \( f(x) = 600x^4 - 550x^3 + 200x^2 - 20x - 1 \) at the endpoints \( f(0.1) \) and \( f(1) \).
3. Iterate by halving the interval and checking which half contains the root, stopping when the width of the interval is smaller than \( 10^{-4} \).

#### (b) **Newton's Method**:
1. Newton's method is another iterative method for finding roots, where the next approximation is given by the formula:
   \[
   x_{n+1} = x_n - \frac{f(x_n)}{f'(x_n)}
   \]
2. Start with an initial guess \( x_0 \) (this could be chosen based on the midpoint of the interval, e.g., \( x_0 = 0.55 \)).
3. Compute the derivative of the function \( f'(x) = 2400x^3 - 1650x^2 + 400x - 20 \).
4. Use the Newton's formula iteratively until the difference between consecutive approximations is less than \( 10^{-4} \).

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Do you want me to perform the calculations for both methods? Let me know if you'd like more details or clarifications.

Here are 5 related questions you can consider:
1. What happens if the initial interval for the Bisection method does not bracket a root?
2. How does the convergence rate of the Bisection method compare to that of Newton's method?
3. What are potential issues with choosing an initial guess in Newton's method?
4. How do you verify if the solution is accurate to within \( 10^{-4} \)?
5. Can the methods be modified for solving systems of equations?

**Tip**: Newton’s method can fail if the derivative \( f'(x) \) is zero or too small near the solution, so a good initial guess is critical.

Use the Bisection method and Newton's method to find a solution accurate to within 10^(-4) for the equation 600x^4 - 550x^3 + 200x^2 - 20x - 1 = 0, for 0.1 ≤ x ≤ 1.

Solve the polynomial equation 600x^4 - 550x^3 + 200x^2 - 20x - 1 = 0 within the interval [0.1, 1] using Bisection and Newton's methods. Learn step-by-step techniques to achieve accuracy within 10^(-4).

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