Quiz 4

Non Linear Equation

1. Given the function of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 7. Approximate √7 by using bisection method

with |𝑏 − 𝑎| = 1. Iterate until |𝑓(𝑐𝑖 )| < Ɛ = 0.005.

2. You are working for MNA Company that makes floats for ABC commodes. The floating
ball has a specific gravity of 0.6 and has a radius (R) of 0.055 m. You are asked to find the
depth to which the ball is submerged when floating in water. The equation that gives the
depth x to which the ball is submerged under water is given by:

x3 - 0.165x2 + 3.993×10-4
Use the bisection method of finding roots of equations to find the depth x to which the ball is
submerged under water. Conduct three iterations to estimate the root of the above equation
(Hint: 0 ≤ x ≤ 2R). (8 marks)

System of Linear Equation

1. Solve the system of linear equations below by using Gauss elimination with pivoting
method.
3x3 +4x4 =8
2x1 +9x2 +x3 =6
x2 +9x3 +4x4 =8
2x1 +x2 =9
(8 marks)

2. Modify the following system of linear equations into matrix form of Ax  b .

Subsequently, solve the unknown x1 , x 2 , x3 using Gauss Elimination method. Justify your
answer by using calculator.
 7 x2  x1  4 x3  9
2 x3  x1  2 x2  2
x1  3x2  x3  4
(12 marks)
Interpolation
1. Determine the Lagrange interpolating polynomial of f(x)=ln(x) to evaluate ln(2) on the
basis of the data xo =1, x1 =4, x2 =6 and x3 =7.
(10 marks)