Taylor Polynomials and decreasing terms

In summary, the conversation revolved around the concept of analytic functions and their properties. Specifically, the topic of Lagrange remainders and their decreasing nature as the order increases was discussed. The conversation also touched upon the definition of a neighborhood and how it relates to analytic functions. It was clarified that a neighborhood is an open set containing a point, and open disks or balls can be used to define it. Closed neighborhoods can also be defined as the closures of open neighborhoods. The key characteristic of neighborhoods is that sequences of points outside of it cannot approach the point within it.
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Hi, I have a question about taylor polynomials.

https://wikimedia.org/api/rest_v1/media/math/render/svg/09523585d1633ee9c48750c11b60d82c82b315bfI was looking for proof that why every lagrange remainder is decreasing as the order of lagnrange remainder increases.

so on wikipedia, it says, for a function to be an analytic function, x must be in the neighborhood of x0. What does this neighborhood mean by? should that be r=|x-x0|<1? then everything makes sense.
 
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A(n open) neighborhood of a point is an *open* set containing that point. If you need to pick some neighborhood then open disks or balls around the point work nicely. i.e. { x : |x - x_o=| < epsilon}. You can define "closed neighborhoods" as the closures of open neighborhoods. The defining property of neighborhoods is that sequences of points outside the neighborhood cannot get arbitrarily close to the point within it.
 

1. What is a Taylor Polynomial?

A Taylor Polynomial is a mathematical tool used to approximate a function at a particular point. It is a sum of terms that involve the function's derivatives evaluated at that point.

2. How are Taylor Polynomials used in science?

Taylor Polynomials are used in science to approximate complex functions that are difficult to evaluate. They are often used in physics, engineering, and other scientific fields to make predictions and calculations.

3. What does it mean for a Taylor Polynomial to have decreasing terms?

A Taylor Polynomial with decreasing terms means that the coefficients of the terms decrease in value as the degree of the term increases. This can help to improve the accuracy of the approximation.

4. What is the purpose of using a Taylor Polynomial instead of the original function?

The purpose of using a Taylor Polynomial is to simplify complex functions and make them easier to work with. They can also provide a close approximation to the original function, which can be useful in situations where the exact function is difficult to compute.

5. How do you determine the accuracy of a Taylor Polynomial?

The accuracy of a Taylor Polynomial can be determined by comparing it to the original function. The closer the approximation is to the original function, the more accurate the polynomial is. Additionally, increasing the number of terms in the polynomial can also improve its accuracy.

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