Math Problem Statement
How many nonzero terms of the Maclaurin series for ln(1 + x) do you need to use to estimate ln(1.4) to within 0.000001?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Maclaurin Series
Logarithmic Functions
Series Convergence
Formulas
Maclaurin series for ln(1 + x)
Error estimation in series
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School
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