Solve the problem. The series can be used to approximate the value of ln (1 + x)
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Solve the problem.
The series
can be used to approximate the value of ln (1 + x) for values of x in (-1, 1]. Use the first six terms of this series to approximate each expression. Compare this approximation with the value obtained on a calculator.
(a) ln 1.02 (x = 0.02)
(b) ln 0.97 (x = -0.03)
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ISBN: 978-0134697024
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Authors: Margaret L. Lial, John Hornsby, David I. Schneider, Callie Daniels
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