Are Maclaurin Series an Expansion of a Function About 0?

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The Maclaurin series is indeed an expansion of a function about 0, represented mathematically as f(x) = f(0) + (f '(0) / 1!) * x + (f ''(0) / 2!) * x^2 + (f '''(0) / 3!) * x^3 + ... This series allows for the approximation of functions near the point x = 0 using derivatives evaluated at that point. The discussion confirms the validity of this mathematical concept and emphasizes its importance in calculus.

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  • Understanding of calculus concepts, specifically Taylor and Maclaurin series
  • Familiarity with derivatives and their notation
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  • Ability to manipulate polynomial expressions
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Aren't the Maclaurin series an expansion of a function about 0
f(x) = f(0) + (f '(0) / 1!) * x + (f ''(0) / 2!) * x^2 + (f '''(0) / 3!) * x^3 + ...
 
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Hi calculateboard and welcome to MHB!

I've moved your question into its own thread. In future, please post any questions you have in your own thread in order to remain on topic and to help prevent threads from becoming convoluted.

If your question pertains to the topic of another thread then it's o.k. to ask it in that thread. :)

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calculateboard said:
Aren't the Maclaurin series an expansion of a function about 0
f(x) = f(0) + (f '(0) / 1!) * x + (f ''(0) / 2!) * x^2 + (f '''(0) / 3!) * x^3 + ...

Yep. (Nod)
 

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