Program for Sin(x^2) MacLaurin Series

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around creating a program on a TI-84 calculator to approximate the MacLaurin series for sin(x^2). Participants explore the feasibility of displaying the series with the variable "X" and its potential applications, including graphing and approximate integration.

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  • Homework-related
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes their attempt to input a formula for the MacLaurin series of sin(x^2) into their calculator, expressing a desire for the program to display the series with the variable "X".
  • Another participant suggests starting with the series for sin(y) and substituting y with x², indicating a potential approach to the problem.
  • A participant reiterates the concern about the calculator's inability to display the series with the variable "X", questioning the calculator's capabilities.
  • One participant admits they cannot assist due to a lack of experience with the TI-84 calculator.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express uncertainty about the capabilities of the TI-84 calculator regarding displaying the series with the variable "X". There is no consensus on how to effectively achieve the desired outcome.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully explored the limitations of the calculator's programming capabilities or the specific mathematical steps involved in the series approximation.

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I'm currently attempting to design a program on my ti-84 calculator (ti-nspire w/ 84 faceplate) to provide an approximation of the sin(x^2) as accurate as I would like the sum the reach. I attempted to input a formula for such, sum(seq((-1)^(Z-1)*X^(4Z-2)/(2Z-1)!, Z, 1, n, 1)), "Z" being the variable of the series whose end would be determined by my input of "n", and I wanted the program to display the series INCLUDING the variable "X," hence, displaying the MacLaurin approximation of sin(x^2). I hoped to possibly graph this and use the method in some way to provide an approximate integration of sin(x^2). Could anyone let me know if this is possible or even point me in a better direction? Sorry this question has to be so long.
 
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Start with the series for sin(y) and then let y = x². I may be missing something in your description.
 
mathman said:
Start with the series for sin(y) and then let y = x². I may be missing something in your description.
It's the fact that the calculator won't display the series w/ the variable "X" that's my real problem. I'm not really sure if the calculator can do something like that.
 
Einstein2.0 said:
It's the fact that the calculator won't display the series w/ the variable "X" that's my real problem. I'm not really sure if the calculator can do something like that.

I can't help you, since I have never used a TI-84 calculator.
 

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