How Does e^x Break Down into e^[x]e^{x-[x]}?

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The discussion revolves around the expression e^x and its breakdown into e^[x]e^{x-[x]}, where the context involves the mathematical properties of the number 'e' and its powers. Participants are exploring the meaning of this breakdown and its implications.

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  • Participants are attempting to understand the terminology used, particularly the term "fracture," which is clarified to mean "fraction." There is also discussion about the notation [x] and its interpretation as the floor function.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants clarifying terms and exploring the mathematical implications of the expression. Some have provided examples to illustrate their points, but no consensus has been reached regarding the overall understanding of the breakdown.

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There appears to be some confusion regarding the notation and terminology, which may affect the clarity of the discussion. The original poster's intent and the specific mathematical context are still being examined.

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the question is stated as such
"number 'e' is found almost accurately in a certain computer,and we can consider it as accurate.so each power of it also accurate. so we left to calculate the fracture ie
[tex]e^x=e^{[x]}e^{x-[x]}[/tex] "the question goes on

how is [tex]e^x=e^{[x]}e^{x-[x]}[/tex] a fracture
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square cols represent the whole value
 
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There may be a language problem here. I think that, instead of "fracture" you mean "fraction" or possibly just "error"?
 
yes fraction
how its fraction
 
Without additional explanation, your notation is not very clear. By [x], I think you mean the floor of x, or [itex]\left\lfloor x \right\rfloor[/itex]. The floor of x is the largest integer that is less than or equal to x. E.g., [itex]\left\lfloor 2.7 \right\rfloor = 2[/itex].

Using x = 2.7 in your equation, we have
[tex]e^x = e^{\left\lfloor 2.7 \right\rfloor}e^{2.7 - \left\lfloor 2.7 \right\rfloor }[/tex]
[tex]= e^2 e^{2.7 - 2} = e^2 e^{.7}[/tex]
 

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