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Lecture

Taylor Polynomial: Order, Development, and Limits

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MATH-101(g): Analysis I

Étudier les concepts fondamentaux d'analyse et le calcul différentiel et intégral des fonctions réelles d'une variable. ...

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This lecture covers the concept of Taylor polynomials, including the order of the polynomial, its development, and the limits involved. It explains how to calculate Taylor polynomials, the role of derivatives, and the validity of the formula. The lecture also delves into algebraic operations, composition, and the demonstration of the formula's validity.

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Annalisa Buffa

Lénaïc Chizat

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