Question:

A scientist wants to find the root of the equation \(2x^3 + x^2 - 1 = 0\) lying in \((0,1)\). He applies the Secant method only once by taking two initial guesses, 0.5 and 0.7. The value of the root is approximately:

Updated On: Jul 20, 2024
  • 0.17
  • 0.52
  • 0.65
  • 0.75
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The Correct Option is C

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The correct option is (C): 0.65
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