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Ch. 11 - Power Series
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11장, 문제 11.3.49a

{Use of Tech} Binomial series


a. Find the first four nonzero terms of the binomial series centered at 0 for the given function.


f(x) = (1+x)⁻²/³; approximate 1.18⁻²/³.

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Identify the function and the form of the binomial series: The function is \(f(x) = (1+x)^{-\frac{2}{3}}\). The binomial series expansion for \((1+x)^k\) centered at 0 is given by \(\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \binom{k}{n} x^n\), where \(\binom{k}{n} = \frac{k(k-1)(k-2)\cdots(k-n+1)}{n!}\).
Calculate the binomial coefficients for the first four terms: Start with \(n=0\), where \(\binom{k}{0} = 1\). Then find \(\binom{-\frac{2}{3}}{1}\), \(\binom{-\frac{2}{3}}{2}\), and \(\binom{-\frac{2}{3}}{3}\) using the formula for generalized binomial coefficients.
Write out the first four nonzero terms of the series: Using the coefficients found, express the terms as \(\binom{k}{n} x^n\) for \(n=0,1,2,3\). This will give you the approximation of \(f(x)\) near \(x=0\).
Use the series to approximate \(f(0.18)\): Since \(1.18 = 1 + 0.18\), substitute \(x=0.18\) into the first four terms of the binomial series to approximate \(1.18^{-\frac{2}{3}}\).
Sum the four terms to get the approximate value: Add the four terms calculated in the previous step to find the approximate value of \(1.18^{-\frac{2}{3}}\) using the binomial series expansion.

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Binomial Series Expansion

The binomial series generalizes the binomial theorem to any real exponent, allowing the expansion of expressions like (1 + x)^k into an infinite series. It is expressed as a sum involving binomial coefficients and powers of x, converging for |x| < 1. This expansion helps approximate functions near x = 0.
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Finding Nonzero Terms in a Series

When expanding a function into a series, identifying the first few nonzero terms involves calculating coefficients using the binomial formula and recognizing when terms vanish. This process is essential for approximations and understanding the behavior of the function near the center of expansion.
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Using Series to Approximate Function Values

Once the binomial series is found, it can be used to approximate function values at points close to the center by substituting the value into the partial sum of the series. This method provides an efficient way to estimate values like 1.18^(-2/3) without a calculator.
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