How Do You Find the First Three Terms of 1/f(x) and Expand e^e^x?

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The discussion focuses on finding the first three terms of the Taylor expansion of the function 1/f(x), where f(x) is defined as the infinite series f(x) = ∑ a(i)*x^(i) with f(0) = 0. Participants emphasize the importance of correctly applying Taylor series expansion techniques. Additionally, the conversation touches on expanding the function e^{e^x}, questioning whether to differentiate the entire function at once or to break it down into parts for clarity. Proper notation and the use of LaTeX for mathematical expressions are also highlighted as critical for effective communication.

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Hi everyone, I am completely stuck on the below problem. Would anyone like to give me a hint?

This is the problem:

Let

f(x) = \sum {a(i)*x^(i)}

for i=0 up to infinity

given that f(0)= 0 , find the first three terms in the Taylor expansion about
x = 0 of the function [tex]1/f(x)[/tex] .

Thanks a lot!:smile:

PS: also, for the expansion of [tex]e^{e^(x)}[/tex] is it OK to simply expand the entire function in one go by differentiating the entire thing (which is what I did) or does one have to split it up somehow?
 
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Improve your notation first.
 
I tried to do it with latex but I don't know how to do sums? And strangely if I put Latex brackets around the first expression it generates a different image,namely [tex]exp^{exp^{x}}[/tex], instead of the sum formula. This is all very odd!
 
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