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    2021 University of Pretoria

    Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics


    WTW 263 - Semester test 1 (Assignment 4)
    Monday September 13
    13:30
    Total: 28 Time: 105 minutes

    Surname & Initials: Student Nr:

    The University of Pretoria commits itself to produce academic work of integrity. I affirm that I am aware of and have read the Rules and
    Policies of the University, more specifically the Disciplinary Procedure and the Tests and Examinations Rules, which prohibit any unethical,
    dishonest or improper conduct during tests, assignments, examinations and/or any other forms of assessment. I am aware that no student
    or any other person may assist or attempt to assist another student, or obtain help, or attempt to obtain help from another student or any
    other person during tests, assessments, assignments, examinations and/or any other forms of assessment.

    The assignment consists of 3 pages and 10 questions.


    SHOW ALL YOUR WORK

    Read the following instructions


    Prohibited

    1. No notes, textbook or any other help is allowed. It is a closed book assignment.


    2. Only prescribed calculators MAY be used.

    Format

    1. Only handwritten assignments submitted in one pdf file will be accepted.


    2. Write your surname, initials, and student number and your signature clearly on the first page of your assignment.
    3. Numerate your pages and keep them in the correct order.
    4. Label each question (sub-question) clearly.
    5. Draw a line with a ruler at the end of each question.
    6. Show all your work and calculations and indicate how you use definitions and/or apply theorem

    Submission

    1. You have 105 minutes to do the assignment.


    2. You have 15 minutes to prepare your submission.
    3. You have 10 minutes to submit.
    4. Name your pdf when scanning your assignment (to avoid submitting the wrong document).
    5. Make sure that you are satisfied with your answers before submitting.
    6. You have only ONE attempt to do the assignment. A second attempt can only be considered if the content is the
    same as the first attempt and it is clear that you had to submit twice due to submission difficulties.
    Question 1
    For each of the statements below determine whether it is true, false or can’t say. Explain your answer.

    1.1 The bisection method may be used to approximate the root of f (x) = ax2 + bx + c = 0 if b2 − 4ac = 0.
    1.2 If p is the root of an equation f (x) = 0 and f (n) (p) = 0, the order of p is at least n + 1.
    4 √
    1.3 A fixed point of the function g with g(x) = 1 + is p = 5.
    x+1
    1.4 The continuous function f has a root, x∗ , in the interval [a, b] and f (a).f (b) < 0. If the bisection method is used
    b−a
    to approximate this root, the absolute error in the first step of the bisection method is |x∗ − x| ≤ .
    2
    1.5 The function f has a zero in the interval (a, b). If the starting values x0 ∈ (a, b) and x1 ∈ (a, b) have opposite
    signs the first Regula falsi iteration x2 can be calculated.

    (5)
    Question 2
    x 4
    Consider fixed point iteration with g(x) = + to approximate the zero(s) of a function f . Which root finding
    3 3x
    problem, f (x) = 0, is this equivalent to? Explain your answer in full.
    1 4
    (a) x − + 2 =0
    3 3x
    (b) x2 − 2 = 0
    1 4
    (c) − 2 =0
    3 3x

    (1)
    Question 3
    x2
    The graph of the function H(x) = 3x − x ln x − has a horizontal tangent line at the point (a, b).
    2
    3.1 Give an equation f (x) = 0 that can be used to approximate a.
    (0.5)
    3.2 It can be shown that a ∈ (1.5, 1.75). Write the equation in 3.1 in a fixed point form and use fixed point iteration
    and x0 = 1.625 to approximate a such that |f (xn )| < 0.04. Round all iterations to 4 significant digits.
    (3.5)
    Question 4 √
    The irrational number 2 can be approximated by applying Newton Raphson’s method to the equation
    f (t) = t2 − 2 = 0. Which of the following options is the correct iterative formula? Explain your answer in full.
    t2 − 2
    (a) tk+1 = tk − k
    tk
    t2k − 2
    (b) tk+1 = tk +
    2tk
    tk 1
    (c) tk+1 = +
    2 tk
    (1)
    Question 5
    √
    5.1 Sketch the graphs of the semi-circle h(x) = −4 + 16 − x2 and g(x) = e−x − 2 on the same set of axes to verify
    that there is a point of intersection, (a, b) with a > 0. You must show the x and y-intercepts on your sketch.
    Verify that a ∈ (3, 4) and indicate a in your sketch.
    (2)
    5.2 Give a function f such that a is a root of f (x) = 0.
    (0.5)
    5.3 Use interval division to isolate a in an interval of length 0.1.
    (1)
    5.4 Choose the midpoint of the interval in 5.3 as x0 . Use Newton-Raphson to approximate a with x2 . Round all
    values to 4 significant digits.
    (2.5)

    1
    Question 6
    In order to find the root of an equation f (x) = 0 in the interval (4, 5) consider the fixed point form
    2x 34
    x = g(x) = + 2.
    3 x
    6.1 Verify that the root is isolated in the interval (4, 5) by showing that |g 0 (x)| < 1 for all x ∈ (4, 5).
    (2.5)
    6.2 Use the theory to determine whether fixed point iteration will generate a sequence that converges to the root in
    the interval (4, 5) for any choice of x0 ∈ (4, 5). You may use the information in 6.1 if necessary.
    (3)
    Question 7
    If the secant method is used to approximate the positive root of the equation f (t) = t2 − 2 = 0 the iteration values
    t5 = A and t6 = B, with A and B real numbers, are found. Which of the following is correct? Explain your answer in
    full.
    AB + 2
    (a) t7 =
    A+B
    B2 − 2
    (b) t7 =
    A+B
    A2 + 2
    (c) t7 = A −
    A+B

    (1)
    Question 8
    Regula-falsi is used to approximate a root of an equation f (x) = 0. Consider the values that are found after 2 iterations.

    n xn f (xn )
    0 5 −1.359
    1 8 0.589
    2 7.093 0.324
    3 6.690 −0.004

    8.1 Confirm the value of x3 .


    (1)
    8.2 Determine x4 , correct to 3 decimal places.
    (1)
    Question 9
    Without using graphs or interval division, determine which of the given intervals below is a possible initial interval to
    approximate the positive root of f (x) = 2x cos(πx) − ex−1 ? Explain your answer in full.

    (a) [−1, 0]
    (b) [0, 2]

    (c) [0, 1]

    (1)

    Question 10 is on the next page.

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