The function f(x) = g(x), where f(x) = 2x – 3 and g(x) = x2 - 5. The table below shows the process of solving using successive approximations,
X
f(x)
-3
g(x)
-5
0
1
-1
-4
2
1
-1
3
3
4
2.5
2
1.25
Continue this process to find the positive solution to the nearest tenth.

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