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ln e = 1
where <math>\ln{a}</math> is the [[natural logarithm]] for ''a''.
where <math>\ln{a}</math> is the [[natural logarithm]] for ''a''.
The [[transcendental number]] ''[[e]]'' (2.7182818...) has the property that the [[derivative]] of the function ''e''<sup>''x''</sup> is ''e''<sup>''x''</sup>. This function is thus important in the solution of many types of differential equations. ''e'' is the canonical exponential function.
The [[transcendental number]] ''[[e]]'' (2.7182818...) has the property that the [[derivative]] of the function ''e''<sup>''x''</sup> is ''e''<sup>''x''</sup>, since ln ''e'' = 1. This function is thus important in the solution of many types of differential equations. ''e'' is the canonical exponential function.
[[Category:Mathematics]]
[[Category:Mathematics]]