IB skill practice

Use technology to solve nonlinear equations

Interpret numerical roots and intersections found by graphing or solving technology.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Use technology to solve nonlinear equations - visual substitution

The Newton diagram starts from \(x=2.5\) and marks the root reached by the tangent iteration. Enter the root value.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.