Find the positive solution of the equation using the bisection method. $$x ^ { 2 } = - 1.24 x + 7.344$$
A) $\quad 1.85$
B) $1.24$
C) $\quad 1.69$
D) $\quad 2.02$
E) $\quad 2.16$

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The equation can be rewritten as $x^2 + 1.24x - 7.344 = 0$. Using the bisection method to find the positive root, we test intervals and find that the root is approximately 2.16.

Find the Positive Solution of the Equation Using the Bisection x2=−1.24x+7.344x ^ { 2 } = - 1.24 x + 7.344x2=−1.24x+7.344

Find the Positive Solution of the Equation Using the Bisection $x ^ { 2 } = - 1.24 x + 7.344$