Maclaurin Series for ln(1+x^2)/x

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The Maclaurin series for the function ln(1+x^2)/x can be derived by first finding the Maclaurin series for ln(1+x^2) and then dividing the resulting series by x. The initial challenge arises from determining f(0) due to the division by zero; however, it can be resolved by defining a new function g(x) that equals f(x) for all non-zero x and setting g(0) = 0. This approach ensures that both functions share the same Maclaurin series.

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Homework Statement



Find the Maclaurin series for : [ln(1+x^2)]/x

Homework Equations



f(x) = [tex]\sum[/tex] [tex]f^{n}[/tex](0)/n! * [tex]x^{n}[/tex]

f(x) = f(0) + f'(0)(x) + f''(0)(x)^2/2! + ...

The Attempt at a Solution



I got stuck right away, as how do I determine f(0) when you can't divide by 0? Similarly, for f'(0), f''(0)?
 
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Find the Maclaurin series for [ln(1+x^2)]/x by
Finding the Maclaurin series for ln(1+x^2)
then the Maclaurin series for [ln(1+x^2)]/x is
(the Maclaurin series for [ln(1+x^2)])/x
 
Method 1: Find the Maclaurin series for ln(1+x^2), then divide that by x.

Method 2: Use the fact that limx→0 f(x) = 0, so set f(0) = 0.
If you need to justify this, define g(x) such that g(0) = 0, g(x) = f(x) for all non-zero x. Clearly, g(x) and f(x) have the same Maclaurin series.
 

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