Use the Newton-Raphson method to find the approximate solution

Question

Function f(x) =e^{-x^2}-x . Start from x₀ = 0.5 and correct your answer to 4 decimal places.

Answer 1

f(1)=-.6321205.............

.5=.2788007.............

0=0

1.5=-1.39460..............

2=-1.98160...........