Maclaurin series expansion of e^x | Taylor series of e^x

The Maclaurin series expansion of ex or the Taylor series expansion of ex at x=0 is given by the following summation: ex = $\sum_{n=0}^\infty \dfrac{x^n}{n!}$ = $1+x+\dfrac{x^2}{2!}+\dfrac{x^3}{3!}+\dfrac{x^4}{4!}+\cdots$. In this post, we will learn how to find the series expansion of ex. Taylor Series Expansion of ex at x=0 The Maclaurin series expansion of a function … Read more

Prove that cosx is continuous

For any real number c, we have limx→ccosx = cosc and cosx is defined for all real numbers. Thus, the function cosx is continuous everywhere. Now, we will prove that cosx is continuous for all values of x by the epsilon-delta method. We will use the following two formulas: Prove cosx is continuous Let f(x)=cosx … Read more

Simplify 1+cot^2x | 1+cot^2x Formula [in terms of cosec]

The simplification or the formula of 1+cot2x is given as follows: 1+cot2x = cosec2x. In this post, we will learn how to establish the formula of 1+cot2x. Proof of 1+cot2x Formula Question: Prove the formula 1+cot2x = cosec2x. Solution: L.H.S. = 1+cot2x = $1+(\dfrac{\cos x}{\sin x})^2$ as cotx=cosx/sinx. = $1+\dfrac{\cos^2 x}{\sin^2 x}$ = $\dfrac{\sin^2 x … Read more

dy/dx=y/x Solve the Differential Equation

The general solution of the differential equation dy/dx=y/x is given by y=cx where c is any constant. To solve dy/dx = y/x, we will use the separation of variables method. Let us learn how to find the solution of dy/dx=y/x. General Solution of dy/dx=y/x Question: Find the general solution of $\dfrac{dy}{dx}=\dfrac{y}{x}$. Answer: $\dfrac{dy}{dx}=\dfrac{y}{x}$ We can … Read more

Integration of root 1+sin2x | ∫√(1+sin2x) dx

The integration of the square root of 1+sin2x is given by ∫√(1+sin2x) dx = cosx-sinx+C where C is an integration constant. In this post, we will learn how to integrate square root of 1+sin2x. Integral of Square Root of 1+sin2x Question: Find the integral of 1+sin2x, that is, find ∫√(1+sin2x) dx. Answer: We will use … Read more

Maclaurin series of cosx | Taylor series of cosx

The Maclaurin series expansion of cosx or the Taylor series expansion of cosx at x=0 is given as follows: cosx = $\sum_{n=0}^\infty \dfrac{(-1)^n}{(2n)!}x^{2n}$ = $1-\dfrac{x^2}{2!}+\dfrac{x^4}{4!}-\dfrac{x^6}{6!}+\cdots$ Taylor Series Expansion of Sinx at x=0 Note that the Maclaurin series expansion of f(x)=cosx or the Taylor series of a function f(x) at $x=0$ is given by the following … Read more

cot(x+y) Formula, Proof | cot(a+b) Formula

The cot(x+y) formula or the identity is given by cot(x+y) = $\dfrac{\cot x \cot y -1}{\cot x + \cot y}$. Here we will prove the formula of cot x+y. Proof of cot(x+y) Formula cot(x+y) = $\dfrac{\cot x \cot y -1}{\cot x + \cot y}$. Proof: Let us recall the following two formulas: sin(x+y) = sinx … Read more

tan(x-y) Formula, Proof | tan(x-y) Identity

The tan(x-y) is the tangent of the difference of the angles x and y. Tan(x-y) formula/identity is given as follows: tan(x-y) = $\dfrac{\tan x -\tan y}{1+\tan x \tan y}$. In this post, we will prove the formula of tan x-y. Proof of tan(x-y) Formula tan(x-y) = $\dfrac{\tan x -\tan y}{1+\tan x \tan y}$ Proof: We … Read more

cosx siny Formula | cosx siny Identity

The function cosx siny is the product of a cosine function and a sine function. In this post, we will learn how to prove the formula/identity of cosx siny. cosx siny Formula The cosx siny formula is given as follows: cosx siny = $\dfrac{\sin(x+y)-\sin(x-y)}{2}$ Let us now prove the above formula of cos x sin … Read more

sinx cosy Formula | sinx cosy Identity

The formula or the identity of the product sinx cosy is obtained by the transformation of sums or differences of trigonometric angles. sinx cosy formula is given below. sinx cosy = $\dfrac{\sin(x+y)+\sin(x-y)}{2}$ Proof of sinx cosy Formula Let us now prove the sinx siny formula sinx cosy = $\dfrac{\sin(x+y)+\sin(x-y)}{2}$ Proof: It is known that sin(x+y) … Read more