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The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \frac { 3 x + 2 } { \ln x }\). The curve has a minimum point \(M\).
- Find an expression for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) and show that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) satisfies the equation \(x = \frac { 3 x + 2 } { 3 \ln x }\). [3]
- Use the equation in part (a) to show by calculation that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) lies between 3 and 4.
- Use an iterative formula, based on the equation in part (a), to find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) correct to 5 significant figures. Give the result of each iteration to 7 significant figures.