ENGR 351 Numerical Methods for Engineers

College of Engineering

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Quiz

 

Name ______________________________

Given f(x) = -2+6x-4x2+0.5x3

Calculate 2 iterations of Newton Raphson starting at x0 = 4.2. For complete credit, complete the chart given.

Iteration x f(x) ea
0 4.2   N/A
1      
2