Question

When is \(\exp x\) used, and when is \(e^x\)? Yes, they are just different notations, but still...

Answer 1

Whenever you feel like it, there is no difference.

Answer 2

the exp(...) is more functiony looking and is used when the exponent is very weildy

Answer 3

It's just that sometimes typing exp x is a lot easier than messing around with typing exponents into latex, especially when they are multi-layered.

Answer 4

Heh, yes. I felt the same when I came to know that \(\exp (x)\) means the same as \(e^x\).

Answer 5

I agree with amistre. exp(...) is better when the exponent is long and complicated.

Answer 6

something ive thought of, but never seen; was if we adapted the log notation with the underbase to indicate bases other than e\[exp_{6}(x)=6^x\]

Answer 7

I think exp(x) is used in programming rather than e^x

Answer 8

So you know how math people have to write their stuff using exp(x) in computer junk to get it to evaluate e^x well yeah