Taylor Series of f(x) = 1/(1-6x) at c=6

In summary, the conversation is about finding the Taylor Series for the function f(x) = 1/(1-6x) centered at c=6. The person has attempted to find the nth derivative of the function and has come up with the expression (-6)n-1n!/(1-6x)n+1. However, they are unsure if this is correct and asks for help in finding the correct Taylor series.
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Homework Statement



Find the Taylor Series for f(x) = 1/(1-6) centered at c=6

Homework Equations




Ʃ Fn(a)(x-a)/n!
n=0

The Attempt at a Solution



I believe that the nth derivative of 1/(1-6x) is

(-6)n-1n!/(1-6x)n+1

So i figured that the taylor series at c=6 would be

(-6)n-1(x-6)n/(1-6x)n+1

What am I doing wrong here?
 
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Soccerdude said:

Homework Statement



Find the Taylor Series for f(x) = 1/(1-6) centered at c=6
Did you mean: $$f(x) = \frac{1}{1-6x}$$ ... from below, it appears so.

Homework Equations




Ʃ Fn(a)(x-a)/n!
n=0

The Attempt at a Solution



I believe that the nth derivative of 1/(1-6x) is

(-6)n-1n!/(1-6x)n+1
What leads you to believe that?
So i figured that the taylor series at c=6 would be

(-6)n-1(x-6)n/(1-6x)n+1

What am I doing wrong here?
Start from the definition of the Taylor series.
Try writing out the 1st 3-4 terms and see if you spot a pattern.
 

FAQ: Taylor Series of f(x) = 1/(1-6x) at c=6

What is the Taylor Series of f(x) = 1/(1-6x) at c=6?

The Taylor Series of f(x) = 1/(1-6x) at c=6 is an infinite series that represents the function at a specific point, c=6. It is used to approximate the function with a polynomial of infinite degree.

What is the formula for the Taylor Series of f(x) = 1/(1-6x) at c=6?

The formula for the Taylor Series of f(x) = 1/(1-6x) at c=6 is:
n=0 (fn(c)/n!) * (x-c)n
In this case, fn(c) represents the nth derivative of f(x) evaluated at c=6.

How can the Taylor Series of f(x) = 1/(1-6x) at c=6 be used to approximate the function?

The Taylor Series of f(x) = 1/(1-6x) at c=6 can be used to approximate the function by evaluating the polynomial at a specific value of x. The more terms included in the series, the more accurate the approximation will be.

What is the interval of convergence for the Taylor Series of f(x) = 1/(1-6x) at c=6?

The interval of convergence for the Taylor Series of f(x) = 1/(1-6x) at c=6 is the range of x-values for which the series will converge and give an accurate approximation of the function. In this case, the interval of convergence is -1/6 < x < 1/6.

How does the Taylor Series of f(x) = 1/(1-6x) at c=6 relate to the original function?

The Taylor Series of f(x) = 1/(1-6x) at c=6 is derived from the original function and represents it at a specific point, c=6. As more terms are included in the series, the approximation becomes closer to the original function. In the limit, as the number of terms approaches infinity, the series will be equal to the original function.

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