Once we know that a root lies within a particular interval we need a process to help us to determine the value of the root or an approximation to the root. To do this we use ITERATIVE processes. An ITERATIVE process is a repeated calculation which allows us get closer to the desired result with each iteration.
If you had to guess a value for one of the roots of the equation what would you guess? That's quite a challenge. It may be easier to try to guess a range of values in which you think the root occurs.
That's where the Intermediate Value Theorem comes in. This Theorem allows us to determine if a root occurs within a specified range.
THE INTERMEDIATE VALUE THOREM If |
EXAMPLE 1
Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to show that has a root between 1 and 2.
SOLUTION By the Intermediate Value Theorem there must be some |
EXAMPLE 2
Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to verify that there is a root of the equation between 1.1 and 1.2.
SOLUTION
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