Why do i get e^x log(e) when i try to differentiate e^x on maxima?

Question

When I input "diff(e^x,x);" into Maxima, what I get in return is "e^x log(e)".

What can I do to get the correct answer? (just e^x)

Can you elaborate? I always thought e^x was it's own derivative. — Daniel Correa, May 13 '15 at 21:42
you'll probably have to add a few examples of things you tried in order to receive any help. You can always update your question. Welcome to stack overflow, recommended reading: http://stackoverflow.com/help/how-to-ask — Dan Beaulieu, May 13 '15 at 21:42

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered May 13 '15 at 21:55

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You have to use %e, otherwise Maxima thinks that e is a random constant.

answered May 13 '15 at 21:55

Daniel Correa

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