Question

The equation X- 6x 72 has a solution between 4 and 6

Use a trial and improvement method to find this solution
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place,
You must show all your working,
On the same line as your final answer you must write "to 1 decimal place".

Answer 1

Since the sign of the equation changes from positive to negative when evaluating from 8.4 to 8.3, then x = 8.3 seems to be a reasonable value. Finally, the solution to 1 decimal place is:

x = 8.3