(a) The nth Maclaurin polynomial pn(x) -x* of a (n times differen- k! %3D k=0 tiable) function f(x) is said to be a good approximation to f(x). In what way is it a good approximation? (b) Find the 2nd Maclaurin polynomial of the function f(x) = Vx+4, i.e. f(x) = (x + 4)'/2.
(a) The nth Maclaurin polynomial pn(x) -x* of a (n times differen- k! %3D k=0 tiable) function f(x) is said to be a good approximation to f(x). In what way is it a good approximation? (b) Find the 2nd Maclaurin polynomial of the function f(x) = Vx+4, i.e. f(x) = (x + 4)'/2.
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Chapter4: Polynomial And Rational Functions
Section4.3: Zeros Of Polynomials
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