Series Representation for sin(x)/(cos(x)+cosh(x)) Valid for 0<x?

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The discussion revolves around finding a series representation for the function \(\frac{\sin(x)}{\cos(x) + \cosh(x)}\), specifically seeking a valid series for the domain \(0 < x\). Participants explore various methods for deriving such a representation.

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  • One participant requests a series representation for \(\frac{\sin(x)}{\cos(x) + \cosh(x)}\) and expresses a preference for validity in the range \(0 < x\).
  • Another participant suggests using Taylor series expansions for \(\sin(x)\), \(\cos(x)\), and \(\cosh(x)\), and then composing them with the multinomial theorem.
  • A participant provides the Taylor series for \(\sin(x)\), \(\cos(x)\), and \(\cosh(x)\), and proposes canceling terms in the denominator to simplify the expression, leading to a series representation.
  • Wolfram Alpha is referenced, providing a specific series expansion for the function, which includes terms up to \(x^{11}\).
  • A later reply notes discrepancies in signs when comparing results from Wolfram Alpha with those obtained using Maple, suggesting that the series representation may not be universally agreed upon.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the series representation, as there are differing results from Wolfram Alpha and Maple, indicating potential disagreements in the signs of the series terms.

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The discussion highlights the complexity of deriving the series representation, with participants noting differences in results that may stem from the methods used or assumptions made during the calculations.

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Does anyone know of a series representation for:

[tex]\frac{sin(x)}{cos(x)+cosh(x)}[/tex]

Preferably valid for 0<x, but any ideas or assistance on any domain would be much appreciated.
 
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Do a taylor series, for sin(x), cos(x), cosh(x), 1/x, then compose them and use the multinational theorem.
 
[tex]\sin(x)=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}(-1)^{n}\frac{x^{2n+1}}{(2n+1)!}[/tex]
[tex]\cos(x)=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}(-1)^{n}\frac{x^{2n}}{(2n)!}=1-\frac{x^{2}}{2!}+\frac{x^{4}}{4!}-\frac{x^{6}}{6!}+...[/tex]
[tex]\cosh(x)=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{x^{2n}}{(2n)!}1+\frac{x^{2}}{2!}+\frac{x^{4}}{4!}+\frac{x^{6}}{6!}+...[/tex]

You could cancel some of the terms on denominator to get [tex]1+\frac{x^{4}}{4!}+\frac{x^{8}}{8!}+...=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{x^{4n}}{(4n)!}[/tex] and then do long division.

Wolfram Alpha gives
[tex]\frac{x}{2}-\frac{x^{3}}{12}+\frac{x^{5}}{60}-\frac{17x^{7}}{5040}+\frac{31x^{9}}{45360}-\frac{691x^{11}}{4989600}+...[/tex]
 
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And Maple disagrees in some signs...
[tex]{\frac {\sin \left( x \right) }{\cos \left( x \right) +\cosh \left( x<br /> \right) }} = {\frac {1}{2}}x-{\frac {1}{12}}{x}^{3}-{\frac {1}{60}}{x}^{5}+{\frac <br /> {17}{5040}}{x}^{7}+{\frac {31}{45360}}{x}^{9}-{\frac {691}{4989600}}{x<br /> }^{11}+O \left( {x}^{12} \right) [/tex]
 

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