Where Can I Find a Proof That e is a Transcendental Number?

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The number e is proven to be transcendental, not algebraic, as established by the Lindemann-Weierstrass Theorem. This theorem asserts that e raised to the power of any non-zero algebraic number is also transcendental. For further reading, a comprehensive explanation can be found on the Wikipedia page dedicated to transcendental numbers.

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Can anyone tell me where i could find the proof that e is not an algebracic number, but instead it is transcendent?

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e^a is transcendental for any non-zero algebraic a. This is a consequence of the Lindemann-Weierstrass Theorem, look that up anywhere.
 

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