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A-LevelMathematicsNumerical methods9709/22 · May/June 2017 · Q35 Marks

By sketching a suitable pair of graphs, show that the equation x³ = 11-2x has exactly one real root.

  1. (i)By sketching a suitable pair of graphs, show that the equation x³ = 11-2x has exactly one real root.[2]
  2. (ii)Use the iterative formula xn+1 = ³√(11-2xn) to find the root correct to 4 significant figures. Give the result of each iteration to 6 significant figures.[3]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. *B1 Draw sketch of y = x³
  2. DB1 dep *B Draw straight line with negative gradient crossing positive y-axis and indicate one intersection
  3. M1 Use iterative formula correctly at least once
  4. A1 Obtain final answer 1.926
  5. A1 Show sufficient iterations to justify 4 sf or show sign change in interval (1.9255,1.9265)

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Topic
Numerical methods, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, May/June 2017 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 3.

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