9709 P31 - Jun 2023 - Q9
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The constant a is such that \(\int_0^a xe^{-2x} \, dx = \frac{1}{8}\).
(a) Show that \(a = \frac{1}{2} \ln(4a + 2)\).
(b) Verify by calculation that a lies between 0.5 and 1.
(c) Use an iterative formula based on the equation in (a) to determine a correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
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