Consider solutions to the equation
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(1)
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Real solutions are given by for , together with the solution of
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(2)
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which is given by
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(3)
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where
is the Lambert W-function. This function is
illustrated above by the blue curve.
Rational parametric solutions are given by
for ,
, ... (Dunn 1980, Pickover 2002).
These solutions are shown on the plot as red dots.
See also
Catalan's Conjecture,
Lambert W-Function,
Power
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References
Dunn, A. Mathematical Bafflers. New York: Dover, p. 213, 1980.Pickover, C. A.
"The Gaps of Omicron." Ch. 23 in The
Mathematics of Oz: Mental Gymnastics from Beyond the Edge. New York: Cambridge
University Press, pp. 53-54 and 265, 2002.Referenced on Wolfram|Alpha
Power Equation
Cite this as:
Weisstein, Eric W. "Power Equation." From
MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/PowerEquation.html
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