Thread: Taylor polynomial

Use the Taylor polynomial of order 3 for f(x) = e^x about x = 0 to

approximate √e. Compare your approximation with the answer given by

a calculator.

Given :



Note that

So simply plug 1/2 it in.

Originally Posted by matty888

Use the Taylor polynomial of order 3 for f(x) = e^x about x = 0 to

approximate √e. Compare your approximation with the answer given by

a calculator.

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