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The following functions have no Maclaurin expansions since they are not defined at x = 0 except;

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The following functions have no Maclaurin expansions since they are not defined at x = 0 except;

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Solution

To determine which functions have Maclaurin expansions, we need to recall that a Maclaurin series is a Taylor series centered at x=0 x = 0 . A function must be defined and have continuous derivatives at that point to have a Maclaurin series. Here’s how we can approach this problem:

  1. Break Down the Problem

    • Identify functions that are not defined at x=0 x = 0 .
    • Determine if any of the given functions can actually be evaluated and/or have derivatives at x=0 x = 0 .
  2. Relevant Concepts

    • A Maclaurin series for a function f(x) f(x) is given by: f(x)=f(0)+f(0)x+f(0)2!x2+f(0)3!x3+ f(x) = f(0) + f'(0)x + \frac{f''(0)}{2!}x^2 + \frac{f'''(0)}{3!}x^3 + \cdots
    • A function must be continuous at x=0 x = 0 and have defined derivatives at that point for the series to exist.
  3. Analysis and Detail

    • Examine the functions in question to see if they are defined at x=0 x = 0 . Common candidates that might be undefined include functions like 1x\frac{1}{x} or ln(x)\ln(x), which are not defined at x=0 x = 0.
    • Consider functions whose limits can yield values at x=0 x = 0, for example, limx0ex2=1\lim_{x \to 0} e^{-x^2} = 1, meaning it has a defined value and derivatives at that point.
  4. Verify and Summarize

    • Go through each function to either confirm or deny that they have Maclaurin series based on their definitions and behavior at x=0 x = 0.
    • Summarize that functions which are defined at x=0 x = 0 can have Maclaurin expansions, while those undefined cannot.

Final Answer

The function that has a Maclaurin expansion is the one that is defined at x=0 x = 0 . Common examples like ex e^{x} , sin(x)\sin(x), and cos(x)\cos(x) have Maclaurin expansions, while functions like 1x\frac{1}{x} and ln(x)\ln(x) do not. You will determine the specific function from your list that aligns with this criterion.

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