Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The mathematical constant approximately equal to 2.718, frequently used as the base in exponential functions that model real-world contextual scenarios.
AP course connection
Topic 2.5: 2.5 Exponential Function Context and Data Modeling