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Let \( f(x) = x^3 - x - 2 \). Using the bisection method on the interval \( [1, 2] \), how many iterations are required to approximate a root correct to two decimal places?

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A useful shortcut for decimal precision: Every 3.32 iterations of the bisection method roughly gain one decimal digit of accuracy (because \( \log_2(10) \approx 3.32 \)).
Updated On: Jul 4, 2026
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The Correct Option is D

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