Solution to Expansion of arctanx Problem

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In summary, the conversation discusses the problem of expanding arctanx and finding its value as x approaches infinity. It is shown that arctanx can be represented as y, and by using the identity tany=x, it is possible to find the value of y. The conversion of \frac{1}{z}(1+o(z^2))=x to z=\frac{1}{x}+o(\frac{z^2}{x}) is also discussed, with the conclusion that z=\frac{1}{x}+o(\frac{1}{x}) as x approaches infinity.
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[tex]arctanx=\frac{\pi}{2}-\frac{1}{x}+o(\frac{1}{x})[/tex]

Attempt:
arctanx=y
tany=x
for [tex]y=\frac{\pi}{2}-z[/tex] [tex]tan(\frac{\pi}{2}-z)=\frac{1}{tanz}=x[/tex]
[tex]\frac{cosz}{sinz}=\frac{1+o(z^2)}{z+o(z^3)}=\frac{1}{z}(1+o(z^2))=x[/tex]*
[tex]arctanx=y=\frac{\pi}{2}-z=\frac{\pi}{2}-\frac{1}{x}+o(\frac{1}{x})[/tex]
But how we can convert [tex]\frac{1}{z}(1+o(z^2))=x[/tex]
to [tex]z=\frac{1}{x}+o(\frac{1}{x})[/tex]
 
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i think I've found the answer.
[tex]z=\frac{1}{x}+o(\frac{z^2}{x})[/tex]
[tex]arctanx=y=\frac{\pi}{2}-z[/tex]
[tex]z=\frac{\pi}{2}-arctanx=o(1)(x\rightarrow\infty)[/tex]
so
[tex]z=\frac{1}{x}+o(\frac{1}{x})[/tex]
 

FAQ: Solution to Expansion of arctanx Problem

What is the expansion of arctanx?

The expansion of arctanx represents the infinite series of terms that make up the arctangent function. It is written as a sum of terms involving powers of x and factorials.

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The solution to the expansion of arctanx problem involves finding the coefficients of the terms in the infinite series. These coefficients can be calculated using various methods such as the Taylor series expansion or the binomial theorem.

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