Question 979032
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Since you are trying to prove a universal assertion, it is sufficient to find one counter-example to disprove it.  Pick a base and see if it works out.  Base *[tex \Large e] makes the statement false, for example.


John
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi}\ +\ 1\ =\ 0]
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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