How Can the Maclaurin Series Validate a Trigonometric Inequality?

In summary, the student is struggling to relate t with cos(t) in order to solve the problem of showing that 1-t^2/2 <= cos(t) <= 1 for 0 <= t <= 1. They are also unsure of how to find the value of cos(1) and if they can solve for 0 <= t <= pi/2 instead. The expert suggests using the Maclaurin series for cos(t) and notes that the question would be better suited for the Calculus & Beyond section.
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Clara Chung
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Homework Statement


show that 1-t^2/2 <=cos(t) <=1 for 0<=t<=1

Homework Equations


Trigonometry knowledge

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know how to relate t with cos(t), and I also try to find out cos(1), but there is no result, so how can I start with this problem.
 
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Clara Chung said:

Homework Statement


show that 1-t^2/2 <=cos(t) <=1 for 0<=t<=1

Homework Equations


Trigonometry knowledge

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know how to relate t with cos(t), and I also try to find out cos(1), but there is no result, so how can I start with this problem.
Are you sure that it's 0 ≤ t ≤ 1 , and not 0 ≤ t ≤ π/2 ?
 
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Yes, this is what the question said. How can you solve for 0 <= t <= pi/2 ?
 
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Clara Chung said:
show that 1-t^2/2 <=cos(t) <=1 for 0<=t<=1
Have you know about Maclaurin series yet, and in particular, the Maclaurin series for cos(t)?

From another question you posted, you are taking a calculus class. If so, both questions should have been posted in the Calculus & Beyond section, not the Precalculus section.
 

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To solve a trigonometry inequality, you need to use the basic trigonometric identities and properties, along with algebraic techniques. You may also need to use a calculator to find the numerical values of trigonometric functions.

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