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O

O[x]^n
represents a term of order xn.
O[x]^n
is generated to represent omitted higher-order terms in power series.
O[x, x0]^n
represents a term of order (x-x0)n.
  • Normal can be used to truncate power series, and remove O terms.
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Basic Examples   (1)
A series representing an approximate function:
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Doing operations on the approximate function maintains the appropriate series order:
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