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Bisection method

Calculus

Solve: Cos(x)=x^3 -x Using bisection method and finding the root within 6 decimal places of accuracy

I figured out the root is between a = 1 and b = 1.5 by

cos(0) - 0^3 + 0 = 1 And cos(1.5) - (1.5)^3 + 1.5=-1.804

Im still new to this so im not sure where i would go from here

Posted Dec 1, 2025, 3:59 AM UTC

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