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Use a derivative identity for an even exponential composition

Given y=ecos⁡xy=e^{\cos x}, show y′′=−ycos⁡x−y′sin⁡xy^{\prime\prime}=-y\cos x-y^{\prime}\sin x. Show that the first two nonzero terms in its expansion are e−12ex2e-\tfrac12ex^2. marks

CJC · Review problems · Question 4

Keep y as a factor when differentiating, then substitute x=0.

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