Evaluate the Function $f ( x ) = \cos x$ By a Taylor Polynomial of Degree 4 Centered At

question 20

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function $f ( x ) = \cos x$ by a Taylor polynomial of degree 4 centered at $a = 0$ , and $x = \frac { \pi } { 4 }$ .
Select the correct answer.

• A) \(\quad 0.7074\)
• B) \(4.2074\)
• C) \(3.2074\)
• D) \(2.2074\)
• E) \(1.2074\)

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