ASSIGNMENT

a)

State without proof the Mean Value Theorem for Differentials and hence
determine a

c (2,2)

for which the MVT is satisfied for

f ( x )=x 3

(4 marks)
b)

Obtain the Taylor series for

f ( x )=x 4 + x2

centred at

x=1

(4 marks)
c)

Find the

nth

partial sum and hence determine if the series below converges or

diverges

6
(2 n1)(2
n+1)
n=1

(4 marks)
(4

d)

Determine the radius and interval of convergence of the series ;

marks)

n
2n ( 4 x8 )n
n=1

e)

Evaluate the integral below and determine whether it is convergent or not

(4 marks)

3
x 4x1 dx
0

f)

Apply the inverse of a matrix method to solve the following linear system;
(6 marks)
3 x2 y+ z =7
2 x+ y 3 z=1
x+ 2 y +2 z=4
g) Evaluate by changing the order of integration
1 1

e y dydx
0 x

(4 Marks)