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(a) Find an $x$ for which $x^3 - 7x - 13 = 0$. | (a) Find an $x$ for which $x^3 - 7x - 13 = 0$. | ||
- | (b) Find the cube root of 54 by devising and solving an equation of the form $f(x) = 0$ whose | + | (b) Find the cube root of 72 by devising and solving an equation of the form $f(x) = 0$ whose |
solution is $x = \sqrt[3]{72}$. Is there a simpler way to calculate $\sqrt[3]{72}$ in Matlab? | solution is $x = \sqrt[3]{72}$. Is there a simpler way to calculate $\sqrt[3]{72}$ in Matlab? | ||
Do that, and compare your answers. | Do that, and compare your answers. |