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Proof Prove that $e$ is irrational. [Hint: Assume that $e=p / q$ is rational $(p$ and $q$ are integers) and consider $\left.e=1+1+\frac{1}{2 !}+\cdots+\frac{1}{n !}+\cdots\right]$
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e., $e = p/q$ where $p$ and $q$ are integers. Show more…
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