Questions tagged 'polynomial approximations'
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Which is the best of the following polynomial approximations to cos 2x near x=0?
Could someone explain how to solve this problem? Which of the following polynomial approximations is the best fit for cos(2x) near x = 0? a) 1 + x/2 b) 1 + x c) 1 - 2x + x² d) 1 - (1/2)x² e) 1 - 2x²