Finding the Taylor series of a function

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Start date Feb 7, 2022
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In summary, a Taylor series is a mathematical representation of a function as an infinite sum of derivatives evaluated at a certain point. It allows us to approximate the value of a function at a specific point and understand its behavior. To find the Taylor series, we need to determine the derivatives of the function and use a formula to calculate coefficients. It has many applications in various fields, but it also has limitations such as only being accurate for infinitely differentiable functions and having a limited range of convergence. Additionally, it can be computationally expensive for higher order derivatives.

Feb 7, 2022

Amaelle

Homework Statement: look at the image

Relevant Equations: taylor's series

Greetings!

Here is the solution that I understand very well I reach a point I think the Professor has mad a mistake , which I need to confirm

after putting x-1=t
we found:

But in this line I think there is error of factorization because we still need and (-1)^(n+1) over 3^n

Thank you!
Best regards!

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Feb 7, 2022

Amaelle

Thank you , I was right!

Best regards!

FAQ: Finding the Taylor series of a function

What is a Taylor series?

A Taylor series is a mathematical representation of a function as an infinite sum of terms. It is used to approximate the value of a function at a specific point by using the function's derivatives at that point.

How do you find the Taylor series of a function?

The Taylor series of a function can be found by using the function's derivatives at a specific point and plugging them into the Taylor series formula. The formula is: f(x) = f(a) + f'(a)(x-a) + f''(a)(x-a)^2/2! + f'''(a)(x-a)^3/3! + ...

What is the purpose of finding the Taylor series of a function?

The purpose of finding the Taylor series of a function is to approximate the value of the function at a specific point. This can be useful in situations where the exact value of the function is difficult to calculate, but an approximation is sufficient.

Can the Taylor series of any function be found?

No, the Taylor series of a function can only be found if the function is infinitely differentiable, meaning that it has an infinite number of derivatives at every point. If a function is not infinitely differentiable, its Taylor series may not exist or may only exist for a limited range of values.

How accurate is the Taylor series approximation?

The accuracy of the Taylor series approximation depends on the number of terms used in the series. The more terms that are included, the more accurate the approximation will be. However, even with an infinite number of terms, the Taylor series may only be an approximation and not the exact value of the function.