Euler's e

paperangel

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This is just me thinking, again, and attempting to have a deeper understanding of what mathematical concepts.

I know that Euler's e is the base of a natural logarithm function, and I know that it is this insanely important number because of its transcendental position and all of that jazz. But why is it so important? Why does it get to be the base of the logarithmic function?

I've just been wondering a lot about the 'whys' of math, lately.

No need to really reply, I just find it facinating to ponder. :D
 
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