diff --git a/guide/english/mathematics/eulers-formula/index.md b/guide/english/mathematics/eulers-formula/index.md index f79a3d34d0..1a00d36c47 100644 --- a/guide/english/mathematics/eulers-formula/index.md +++ b/guide/english/mathematics/eulers-formula/index.md @@ -1,17 +1,17 @@ --- title: Eulers Formula --- -## Eulers Formula +## Euler's Formula -Eulers Formula is a mathematical identity which states that (for any value of x): - e^(ix)=cosx+isinx - -This is of interest because of the following case: -When x=pi, Euler's Formula gives the beautiful identity invovling pi, e, and i. +Euler's Formula is a mathematical identity which states that, for any value of x (and where e is the base of the natural logarithm and i is the square root of -1): - e^(ipi)+1=0, + eix = cos x + i sin x -A famous joke for mathematicians is "How many mathematicians does it take to change a light bulb?" and answers "-e^(ipi)" +Furthermore, when x = π, Euler's Formula results in the following beautiful identity relating π, e, and i: + + e + 1 = 0 + +A famous joke for mathematicians answers the question "How many mathematicians does it take to change a light bulb?" with "-e". Can you tell what the answer is? This is often used when dealing with complex numbers in exponential form.