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November 3, 2006

#179: e to the pi times i

e to the pi times i

{{Note my use of ^(x) and √(x) standing in for the normal maths syntax in the comic}}

[[Two people (anonymous: no hair or hats) stand in conversation, one gesturing over a flipchart of indistinct algebra.]]

EXPLAINER: NUMBERS OF THE FORM n√(-1) ARE “IMAGINARY” BUT WE CAN STILL USE THEM IN EQUATIONS.

OTHER: OKAY.

EXPLAINER: AND e^(π √(-1))=-1.

OTHER: NOW YOU’RE JUST FUCKING WITH ME.