The function \(f\) is defined by \(f(x) = \cosh\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)\).
- State the Maclaurin series expansion for \(\cosh\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)\) up to and including the term in \(x^4\). [2]
Another function \(g\) is defined by \(g(x) = x^2 - 2\). The diagram below shows parts of the graphs of \(y = f(x)\) and \(y = g(x)\).
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- The two graphs intersect at the point A, as shown in the diagram. Use your answer from part (a) to find an approximation for the \(x\)-coordinate of A, giving your answer correct to two decimal places. [5]
- Using your answer to part (b), find an approximation for the area of the shaded region enclosed by the two graphs, the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis. [6]