Exponential notation in homework: is it 8e^(y-1) or 8(e^y - 1)?

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Homework Statement



The problem says:

u = 8[exp(y) - 1]


Homework Equations




The Attempt at a Solution



Does this mean:

8ey-1

or

8ey-1
 
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magma_saber said:

Homework Statement



The problem says:

u = 8[exp(y) - 1]


Homework Equations




The Attempt at a Solution



Does this mean:

8ey-1

or

8ey-1

It means 8ey-8. Square brackets [] also work like parentheses () in expressions.
 
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