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Why are many equations not solvable by a

25 Feb 17 16:21:48

   From: ivgroups@onlinehome.de   
      
   Hallo,   
      
   why are many equations not solvable by applying only Elementary functions?   
   Elementary functions: Wikipedia - Elementary function:   
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_function   
      
   Let us discuss this on the example equation x + e^x = 0, x real.   
      
   Thanks.   
      
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