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Write the first four non-zero terms of the Taylor series

representation of 1/(x+5)⋅(x+1) centered at 0

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The first four non-zero terms of the Taylor series representation of 1/((x+5)(x+1)) centred at 0 are 1, -2x, 12x^2, and -48x^3.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Taylor series representation of a function centred at 0 can be found by taking the derivatives of the function. In this case, we have f(x) = 1/((x+5)(x+1)).

First, let's find the first four derivatives:

  • f'(x) = -2/(x+1)^3
  • f''(x) = 12/(x+1)^4
  • f'''(x) = -48/(x+1)^5
  • f''''(x) = 240/(x+1)^6

Next, we can use these derivatives to find the terms of the Taylor series:

  • T₀(x) = 1/a₀ = 1/1 = 1
  • T₁(x) = T₀(x) + f'(0)(x - 0) = 1 + (-2/1)(x - 0) = 1 - 2x
  • T₂(x) = T₁(x) + f''(0)(x - 0)^2 = 1 - 2x + 12/1(x - 0)^2 = 1 - 2x + 12x^2
  • T₃(x) = T₂(x) + f'''(0)(x - 0)^3 = 1 - 2x + 12x^2 - 48/1(x - 0)^3 = 1 - 2x + 12x^2 - 48x^3

Therefore, the first four non-zero terms of the Taylor series representation of 1/((x+5)(x+1)) centred at 0 are 1, -2x, 12x^2, and -48x^3.

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