Question

More general questions about exponential functions.

Answer 1

Natural base exponential functions are with base \(e\). I guess I'm just wondering what \(e\) IS...

Answer 2

@Nnesha

Answer 3

Nevermind... I got it. it's ~2.71828

Answer 4

it's a constant. what do you mean what is e? do you want a definition through limits?

Answer 5

well in the equation \(A(t)=P*e^{rt}\) what does it mean by Principal (P)?

Answer 6

the starting amount. for example $10,000 at 5% for 12 months

Answer 7

So, it'd be \(A(12)=10,000 * e^{0.05*12}\)?

Answer 8

I think t might be in years, I'm looking it up

Answer 9

ohhh so I'd have to put 1

Answer 10

it is, that's what it says in my textbook.

Answer 11

yeah, 1

Answer 12

you got it

Answer 13

okay. thanks.

Answer 14

It's hard learning things on my own, and I don't want to learn the wrong thing then unlearn it, you know? XD So I really appreciate it

Answer 15

Anytime :D