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    Solve e^-x = x^2 ?

    Title pretty much said it. Maybe I'm just being a complete fool and its obvious.

    For the precise problem:

    Find stationary points: f(x) = (x^3)/3 + e^(-x)

    f ' (x) = 0 = x^2 - e^(-x)

    e^(-x) = x^2

    I could use a numerical method (eg iteration), but surely theres a way to get the answer algebraically?

    Thanks

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    Re: Solve e^-x = x^2 ?

    Quote Originally Posted by JustAnotherUser
    ...but surely theres a way to get the answer algebraically?
    Not for this type of equation.
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