Taylor Approximation Help - Find n Given x, a, ErrorBound

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The discussion revolves around the challenge of finding the Taylor approximation of a function programmatically, given inputs for x, a, and an error bound. The user seeks guidance on how to determine the number of terms, n, needed for the approximation based on the specified error bound. There is a request for clarification on how to utilize the error bound effectively in this context. The conversation highlights the need for a general approach since the user aims to create a program that can handle any function. The focus remains on the technical aspects of implementing the Taylor series approximation in programming.
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Hi, I'm having trouble doing my work where I have to find the Taylor Approximation of function. My real work is the program this thing when the function, x, a, and ErrorBound is given. I don't knwo what to do with the ErrorBound to get n, where n is the number of terms. do i make any sense?? :rolleyes:
 
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What is the function you're trying to get a taylor series approximation for?
 
none... I'm programming it... its suppose to find any function
 

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