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Natural exponential function

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The exponential function with base e (approximately 2.718), denoted f(x) = e^x; the inverse of the natural logarithm.

AP course connection

Topic 2.3: 2.3 Exponential Functions

Unit 2

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