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Compose a square-root series with an inverse tangent

For y=tan⁡−1xy=\tan^{-1}x, prove 2xy′+(1+x2)y′′=02xy^{\prime}+(1+x^2)y^{\prime\prime}=0. Differentiate further to show its Maclaurin series through x3x^3 is x+hx3x+hx^3, finding hh. marks

Hence expand 1+tan⁡−1x\sqrt{1+\tan^{-1}x} through x3x^3. marks

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CJC · Review problems · Question 9

Count powers after substituting the inner series, not before.

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