E^x

Definition

The exponential function e^x represents continuous growth or decay over time. It is defined as raising Euler's number (approximately 2.71828) to the power of x.

Related terms

Exponential Growth/Decay: A process where a quantity increases or decreases by a fixed percentage over equal intervals of time.

Natural Logarithm (ln): The inverse operation of exponentiation with base e. ln(x) gives us the power we need to raise e to obtain x.

Differential Equations:

Equations involving derivatives that describe rates of change in various scientific and mathematical contexts.