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E ()

E
is the exponential constant e (base of natural logarithms), with numerical value

2.71828.

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Mathematical constant treated as numeric by NumericQ and as a constant by D.

E can be evaluated to any numerical precision using N.

E can be entered in StandardForm and InputForm as , Esc ee Esc or \[ExponentialE].

In StandardForm and TraditionalForm, E is printed as .

Basic Examples (3)

E can be entered as Esc ee Esc (for "exponential e"):

Evaluate to any precision:

Do an exact numerical computation:

Applications (5)

Properties & Relations (5)

Neat Examples (1)

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