Taylor Expansion for ln(1+x)/(1-x) About x=0

In summary, the Taylor expansion for ln(1+x)/(1-x) about x=0 is a power series with an infinite number of terms. Its purpose is to approximate the function around the point x=0 using a polynomial, making it easier to calculate values of the function at points near x=0. This series is a specific case of the Maclaurin series for ln(1+x) and can be used to approximate values of the function by plugging in values of x into the series. The accuracy of the approximation increases as more terms are included in the series.
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Hi I wonder if there is a simpler way to obtain the first three non-zero terms of Taylor Expansion for the function [tex]\frac{Ln(1+x)}{1-x}[/tex] about x=0?

I differentiated it directly, but it was such a nightmare to do:mad: . So I am wondering if there is a simpler way to do it?
 
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You can take the Taylor expansions of 1/(1-x) and ln(1+x) and multiply those. Gather coefficients etc.
 
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Or, you could compute the Taylor series for Ln(1+x), and then divide by 1-x.
 

What is the Taylor expansion for ln(1+x)/(1-x) about x=0?

The Taylor expansion for ln(1+x)/(1-x) about x=0 is given by:
ln(1+x)/(1-x) = 2 + 2x + 3x^2 + 4x^3 + 5x^4 + ...

What is the purpose of using a Taylor expansion for ln(1+x)/(1-x) about x=0?

The purpose of using a Taylor expansion for ln(1+x)/(1-x) about x=0 is to approximate the function around the point x=0 using a polynomial. This allows us to calculate values of the function at points near x=0 more easily.

What is the degree of the Taylor series for ln(1+x)/(1-x) about x=0?

The degree of the Taylor series for ln(1+x)/(1-x) about x=0 is infinite. This means that the series has an infinite number of terms, making it a power series.

What is the relationship between the Taylor series for ln(1+x)/(1-x) about x=0 and the Maclaurin series for ln(1+x)?

The Taylor series for ln(1+x)/(1-x) about x=0 is a specific case of the Maclaurin series for ln(1+x). The Maclaurin series is a Taylor series centered at x=0, so the two series are essentially the same.

How can we use the Taylor series for ln(1+x)/(1-x) about x=0 to approximate values of the function?

We can use the Taylor series for ln(1+x)/(1-x) about x=0 to approximate values of the function by plugging in values of x into the series. The more terms we include in the series, the closer our approximation will be to the actual value of the function at that point.

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