SOLUTION: Hi Can Someone please help Use the Newton-Raphson method to find a solution to four decimal places of the equation cos x = x over the interval [0,pi/2]. Start with an initial e

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Question 384388: Hi Can Someone please help
Use the Newton-Raphson method to find a solution to four decimal places of the equation cos x = x over the
interval [0,pi/2]. Start with an initial estimate of x0 = 0.
Hint: Ensure x is measured in radians.
Thank You
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The following site illustrates how to use the N-R technique.
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Please use Google for additional examples.
Cheers,
Stan H.