1. Apr 13, 2009 #1

   boneill3

   

   1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
   
   To find the general series expansion (1-x)^-1 for the first 4 terms
   Do i just use the taylor series ?
   
   
   2. Relevant equations
   
   f(x) = f(x) + f '(x)/1! x + f ''(x)/2! x^2 + f '''(x)/3! x^3
   
   3. The attempt at a solution
   
   = 1 + x + x^2 + x^3 + x^4 etc.
   
   regards
   Brendan

    

   boneill3, Apr 13, 2009
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3. Apr 13, 2009 #2

   qntty

   

   Looks good, except the taylor series of any function f around 0 is
   
   [tex]
   \sum{\frac{f^{(n)}(0)x^n}{n!}}
   [/tex]

    

   qntty, Apr 13, 2009

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