Finding a Maclaurin series for ln(x)

[bobber205]

Since ln(0) doesn't exist, this question is futile right?

I am tasked with finding a Maclaurin powerseries for ln(x) and to find out how many times I have to run that series to get a accurate answer for ln(1.5).

What should I do? Should I find the taylor series for ln(1.5) for should I find the Maclaurin for ln(1 + x) and find out what .5 is instead of 1.5.

Thanks.

 

[TheoMcCloskey]

Should I find the taylor series for ln(1.5) for should I find the Maclaurin for ln(1 + x) and find out what .5 is instead of 1.5.

Seems like the better choice (Maclaurin for ln(1 + x) or Taylor of ln(x) about x=1) - this may be what was intended all along. However, you should clarify with instructor.