Question
Engineering Mathematics Question on Differential Equations
A scientist wants to find the root of the equation 2x3+x2−1=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:
A
0.17
B
0.52
C
0.65
D
0.75
Answer
0.65
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): 0.65