Textbook Question
Definite integrals by power series Use a Taylor series to approximate the following definite integrals. Retain as many terms as necessary to ensure the error is less than 10⁻³.
∫₀1/2 tan⁻¹ x dx
Ch. 11 - Power Series
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Functions210
- Ch. 2 - Limits371
- Ch. 3 - Derivatives633
- Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative412
- Ch. 5 - Integration328
- Ch. 6 - Applications of Integration331
- Ch. 7 - Logarithmic, Exponential Functions, and Hyperbolic Functions177
- Ch. 8 - Integration Techniques394
- Ch. 9 - Differential Equations179
- Ch. 10 - Sequences and Infinite Series339
- Ch. 11 - Power Series218
- Ch.12 - Parametric and Polar Curves215
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.R.46
Binomial series Write out the first three terms of the Maclaurin series for the following functions.
ƒ(x) = (1 + 2x)^(-5)
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Recall that the Maclaurin series is a special case of the Taylor series expanded at \(x = 0\). For a function \(f(x)\), the Maclaurin series is given by \(f(x) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{f^{(n)}(0)}{n!} x^n\).
Recognize that the function \(f(x) = (1 + 2x)^{-5}\) can be expanded using the binomial series formula for negative integer exponents: \( (1 + u)^k = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \binom{k}{n} u^n \), where \(k = -5\) and \(u = 2x\).
Write the general term of the binomial series for this function as \( \binom{-5}{n} (2x)^n \), where the binomial coefficient for negative integers is defined as \( \binom{k}{n} = \frac{k (k-1) (k-2) \cdots (k - n + 1)}{n!} \).
Calculate the first three terms by substituting \(n = 0, 1, 2\) into the general term:
- For \(n=0\): \(\binom{-5}{0} (2x)^0\)
- For \(n=1\): \(\binom{-5}{1} (2x)^1\)
- For \(n=2\): \(\binom{-5}{2} (2x)^2\).
Simplify each term by evaluating the binomial coefficients and powers of \$2x$ to write out the first three terms of the Maclaurin series explicitly.
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Key Concepts
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Maclaurin Series
The Maclaurin series is a special case of the Taylor series expanded at x = 0. It represents a function as an infinite sum of terms calculated from the derivatives of the function at zero. Writing out the first few terms involves evaluating the function and its derivatives at zero and expressing them as powers of x.
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Binomial Series Expansion
The binomial series generalizes the binomial theorem to any real exponent, allowing expansion of expressions like (1 + x)^n where n can be negative or fractional. It expresses the function as an infinite sum involving binomial coefficients, which are calculated using combinations or the generalized formula for non-integer powers.
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Calculating Binomial Coefficients for Negative Powers
For negative integer exponents, binomial coefficients are computed using the formula involving factorials or the generalized binomial coefficient definition. These coefficients determine the sign and magnitude of each term in the series, crucial for correctly expanding functions like (1 + 2x)^(-5).
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