Exponential Function -- from Wolfram MathWorld

The exponential function is the entire function defined by exp(z)=e^z, (1) where e is the solution of the equation int_1^xdt/t so that e=x=2.718.... exp(z) is also the unique solution of the equation df/dz=f(z) with f(0)=1. The exponential function is imp

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