Math Problem Statement

Help me to solve 3 and 4

Help me to solve 3 and 4

Solution

The image contains Taylor series expressions for Exercises 3 and 4, which involve constructing Taylor polynomials Tn(f(x))T_n(f(x)). Let's break them down and solve each one.

Exercise 3:

The given expression is:

Tn(ax)=k=0n(loga)kk!xkT_n(a^x) = \sum_{k=0}^{n} \frac{(\log a)^k}{k!} x^k

Explanation:

  • This is the Taylor series expansion for axa^x around x=0x = 0 (Maclaurin series).
  • axa^x can be written as exlogae^{x \log a}, and the series expansion of exe^x is:

ex=k=0xkk!e^x = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^k}{k!}

  • Substituting xlogax \log a for xx in the expansion of exe^x:

exloga=k=0n(loga)kk!xke^{x \log a} = \sum_{k=0}^{n} \frac{(\log a)^k}{k!} x^k

Thus, the series for Tn(ax)T_n(a^x) is:

Tn(ax)=k=0n(loga)kk!xkT_n(a^x) = \sum_{k=0}^{n} \frac{(\log a)^k}{k!} x^k

This is the answer for Exercise 3.

Exercise 4:

The given expression is:

Tn(11+x)=k=0n(1)kxkT_n \left( \frac{1}{1+x} \right) = \sum_{k=0}^{n} (-1)^k x^k

Explanation:

  • The function 11+x\frac{1}{1+x} is the classic geometric series expansion.
  • The Taylor series for 11+x\frac{1}{1+x} around x=0x = 0 is:

11+x=k=0(1)kxk\frac{1}{1+x} = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (-1)^k x^k

This is valid for x<1|x| < 1.

  • Since we are only considering the first nn terms, the Taylor polynomial is:

Tn(11+x)=k=0n(1)kxkT_n \left( \frac{1}{1+x} \right) = \sum_{k=0}^{n} (-1)^k x^k

This is the answer for Exercise 4.

Final Answers:

  1. For Exercise 3: Tn(ax)=k=0n(loga)kk!xkT_n(a^x) = \sum_{k=0}^{n} \frac{(\log a)^k}{k!} x^k

  2. For Exercise 4: Tn(11+x)=k=0n(1)kxkT_n \left( \frac{1}{1+x} \right) = \sum_{k=0}^{n} (-1)^k x^k

Let me know if you need more details or explanations for these problems!


Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How would you find the Taylor series for sin(x)\sin(x)?
  2. What is the general form of the Taylor series for exe^x?
  3. How would the Taylor series change if you expanded axa^x around a point other than 0?
  4. What is the radius of convergence for the series k=0(1)kxk\sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (-1)^k x^k?
  5. How would you find the remainder term in the Taylor series approximation for 11+x\frac{1}{1+x}?

Tip: When finding Taylor series, always check the radius of convergence to ensure that the series is valid in the given domain.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Taylor Series
Power Series
Logarithmic Functions
Geometric Series

Formulas

T_n(a^x) = \sum_{k=0}^{n} \frac{(\log a)^k}{k!} x^k
T_n \left( \frac{1}{1+x} \right) = \sum_{k=0}^{n} (-1)^k x^k

Theorems

Maclaurin Series
Geometric Series Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics (Calculus II or III)