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what does the exponential function e^x have to be multiplied by to get e^-x?
Exponential Function: Multiplier for e^-x
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The discussion focuses on solving the equation A * e^x = e^(-x) to determine the multiplier A for the exponential function e^x. By dividing both sides of the equation by e^x, it is established that A equals e^(-2x). This conclusion is reached through algebraic manipulation, confirming that A is a function of x and specifically equals e^(-2x).
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