taylor(function, variable, degree, a)
If a is missing, the expansion is taken about a = 0; i.e., a Maclaurin series is displayed.
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To obtain the nth degree Taylor polynomial for a given function expanded about x = a, use the syntax
taylor(function, variable, degree, a) If a is missing, the expansion is taken about a = 0; i.e., a Maclaurin series is displayed. |
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Start from the home screen. Press F3 to access the Calc menu. Highlight 9:taylor(
and press
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The screen displays the fourth degree Taylor polynomial for 
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To find the fourth degree Taylor polynomial approximation for  about x = 2, press  to access the Calc
menu. Highlight 9:taylor( and press  . After the prompt taylor ( in the entry line, type
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The screen displays the fourth degree Taylor polynomial for expanded about
a = 2.
