Can I Find the Logarithmic Expansions of Log[x]?

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The discussion focuses on finding the logarithmic expansions of Log[x], emphasizing that while there are various series available, they typically cover limited ranges of x. The Taylor series expansion is highlighted as a method to derive series for functions, but it cannot be applied to Log[x] around x=0 due to undefined derivatives. Participants note that Log[x] can be expanded using the series for log(1+x) for values of |x|<1. This indicates that while direct expansion around zero is not possible, alternative series exist for specific intervals. Overall, the conversation underscores the limitations and possibilities of logarithmic expansions.
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How Do I Find The Logarithmic Expansions Of Log[x],i Mean The Series Of Log[x].it Is Urgent
 
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The series expansion of any function can be obtained by Taylor's series expansion:
f(x)=f(a)+(x-a)f'(a)+(x-a)^2f"(a)/2!+(x-a)^3f"'(a)/3!+...

Using the above formula, any function can be expanded in terms of powers of (x-a), provided that all derivatives of f(x) are defined at x=a.

Note: logx can not be expanded in terms of powers of x, because the derivatives of logx are not defined at x=0.
 
mustafa said:
Note: logx can not be expanded in terms of powers of x, because the derivatives of logx are not defined at x=0.
I think you mean log x cannot be expanded about zero in a series of nonnegative powers.
 
example can be done via the log(1+x) series |x|<1

x-x^2/2+x^3/3...
 
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