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Any expert here know how 2 solve this problem using Maple?

 
 
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Reply Tue 19 Apr, 2005 10:53 am
Let f(x) denote the cube root function and let g(x)= 2*x^2-4. Plot both functions simultaneously in Maple over the interval from -10 to 10, limiting the vertical axis between -5 and 10. Find the x coordinates of the point(s) of the intersection correct to 10 significant figures.


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Reply Wed 20 Apr, 2005 05:39 am
I don't know maple from a tree.
but if f(x)=x^(1/3) & g(x)=2x^2-4
you can set the intersection as the point where f(x)=g(x) or
x^(1/3)=2x^2-4
then
x=[2x^2-4}^3=8[x^2-2]^3=8[x^6-6x^4+12x^2-9]
this results in the polynomial
8x^6-48x^4+96x^2-x-64=0
However because the degree of this polynomial is >4 an exact solution does not exist

So if I was to find a solution (there are t real selations) would be to plot f(x) and g(x) and find a graphical intersection and use these as a starting point to walk toward a zero on the combined polynomial. You'll get to your required 10 decimal points by iteration.

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