Computing true percent relative error (Taylor Series)

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The discussion centers on computing the true percent relative error using the Taylor Series, specifically the Maclaurin series, which is a Taylor series expansion around the point c=0. Participants seek clarification on the relationship between the Maclaurin series and the Taylor series, as well as guidance on calculating the absolute error |εt| for a given function. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding these series in the context of error analysis in numerical methods.

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Homework Statement



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The Attempt at a Solution



Isn't the Maclaurin series just simply the Taylor series around 0?

(\text{i.e. } (x-c), \quad c=0, \quad x )

Also for part B, how do we go about solving for | \epsilon_{t} |?

Thanks again!
 

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