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Homework Statement
Given that f(x) = sin(x) for x =/= 0 and f(x) = 1^x for x=0, find the 26th derivative of f at 0. Hint: can you find a power series for f(x)?
The attempt at a solution
I have no idea how to solve this problem. Since 1^x is always 1, the first derivative at 0 is 0, so ALL derivatives must be 0, right? I'm confused as to how a power series even comes into play in this problem.
Given that f(x) = sin(x) for x =/= 0 and f(x) = 1^x for x=0, find the 26th derivative of f at 0. Hint: can you find a power series for f(x)?
The attempt at a solution
I have no idea how to solve this problem. Since 1^x is always 1, the first derivative at 0 is 0, so ALL derivatives must be 0, right? I'm confused as to how a power series even comes into play in this problem.