Math Problem Statement

Find the real root of the equation e^x - 3 = 0 by method of false position.

Solution

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Find the real root of the equation ex3=0e^x - 3 = 0 by the method of false position.

Let's first solve this equation step by step.

Step 1: Solve the equation ex3=0e^x - 3 = 0.

Rewriting the equation: ex=3e^x = 3

Now, take the natural logarithm (ln) of both sides: ln(ex)=ln(3)\ln(e^x) = \ln(3) x=ln(3)x = \ln(3)

Step 2: Apply the method of false position.

To find the real root of the equation ex3=0e^x - 3 = 0 using the false position method, we must start with two initial guesses, x0x_0 and x1x_1, such that the function changes signs between them.

The function we're working with is: f(x)=ex3f(x) = e^x - 3

We choose two initial values x0x_0 and x1x_1, such that: f(x0)f(x1)<0f(x_0) \cdot f(x_1) < 0 This ensures that the root lies between these two points.

Then, the next approximation for the root is given by the formula: x2=x1f(x1)(x1x0)f(x1)f(x0)x_2 = x_1 - \frac{f(x_1) (x_1 - x_0)}{f(x_1) - f(x_0)}

Repeat the process iteratively until the value of f(x)f(x) is sufficiently close to zero.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Functions
Numerical Methods
False Position Method

Formulas

e^x = 3
x = ln(3)
x_2 = x_1 - (f(x_1) * (x_1 - x_0)) / (f(x_1) - f(x_0))

Theorems

False Position Method

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12