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==Theorem== | ==Theorem== | ||
− | The following formula holds for $x \in | + | The following formula holds for nonzero $x \in \mathbb{R}$ with $x<1$: |
− | $$\exp \left( -\dfrac{x}{1-x} \right) < 1-x < e^{-x},$$ | + | $$\exp \left( - \dfrac{x}{1-x} \right) < 1-x < e^{-x},$$ |
where $\exp$ denotes the [[exponential]]. | where $\exp$ denotes the [[exponential]]. | ||
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Theorem
The following formula holds for nonzero $x \in \mathbb{R}$ with $x<1$: $$\exp \left( - \dfrac{x}{1-x} \right) < 1-x < e^{-x},$$ where $\exp$ denotes the exponential.
Proof
References
- 1964: Milton Abramowitz and Irene A. Stegun: Handbook of mathematical functions ... (previous) ... (next): 4.2.29