Newton Raphson Works Great, Until It Doesn't - Part 1

Calculus Level 3

Consider the function given by \( f(x) = x(x-1)(x+1) \). If we apply the Newton Raphson method with the approximate root \( x_0 = 0.45 \), which root would we converge to?

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Newton Raphson Works Great, Until It Doesn't - Part 1

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